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Stahlstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15687

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,476
20/sq mi
$54,798
Median income
$189,500
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Stahlstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15687 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15687 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Stahlstown, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,476 residents across 74.5 square miles, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15687 reports a modest median household income of $54,798 (30% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,420. Poverty here runs at 6.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $189,500 (17% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.1%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.6, and the average commute is 40 minutes. To put 15687 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Westmoreland County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15687

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Stahlstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15687.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15687, Stahlstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,476

Population

74.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15687?

54.6

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$54,798

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$37,420

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

39.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15687 ranks nationally

Stahlstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$54,798 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

607

Total Housing Units

549

Occupied Units

58

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.1%
Renter 10.9%

$189,500

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 15687, employing approximately 150 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,410,000.

20

Businesses

150

Employees

$7.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 5 25.0%
Retail trade 3 15.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15687 vs 15646 →

ZIP 15687 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15687 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15687 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15687 ranks #5 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15646 Jones Mills, PA 233 3.0 mi
15628 Donegal, PA 525 3.5 mi
15622 Champion, PA 1,387 6.3 mi
15677 Rector, PA 389 4.5 mi
15610 Acme, PA 3,738 5.0 mi
15462 Melcroft, PA 398 6.4 mi
15502 Hidden Valley, PA 191 7.8 mi
15446 Indian Head, PA 324 8.0 mi
15696 Youngstown, PA 384 10.5 mi
15490 White, PA 628 8.2 mi

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Related Areas

Westmoreland County Stahlstown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15687 in? ▼
ZIP code 15687 (Stahlstown) is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westmoreland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15687? ▼
ZIP code 15687 in Stahlstown, PA has a population of 1,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15687? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15687 is $54,798, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15687? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15687 is $189,500, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15687? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15687 is White at 99.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15687? ▼
ZIP code 15687 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 150 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15687? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15687 are: Construction (5), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15687? ▼
In ZIP code 15687, 70.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15687? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15687 is 39.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15687? ▼
In ZIP code 15687, approximately 89.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15687? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15687 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.