Vandergrift, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15690
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,078
- 144/sq mi High-density area
- $55,457
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vandergrift pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 144
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15690 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15690 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vandergrift, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,078 residents across 63.2 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15690 reports a modest median household income of $55,457 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,139. The poverty rate is 19.6%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,800 (51% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $806; owner occupancy is 65.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15690 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15690
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vandergrift, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15690.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15690, Vandergrift, 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
9,078
Population
63.2
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15690?
40.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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?
$55,457
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$29,139
Per Capita Income
19.6%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15690 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Vandergrift, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$55,457 16th percentile higher than 16% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,486housing units
4,486
Total Housing Units
3,872
Occupied Units
614
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,800
Median Home Value
-51% vs state ZIP avg
$806
Median Rent
1946
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 125 business establishments in ZIP 15690, employing approximately 1,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,999,000.
125
Businesses
1,012
Employees
$41.0M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 18 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 12.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 12.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 2.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 15690 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
13,933 residents
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
10,298 residents
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
9,078 residents
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
8,279 residents
- 15673 1,296
North Apollo (15673)
1,296 residents
- 15686 972
Spring Church (15686)
972 residents
- 15629 676
East Vandergrift (15629)
676 residents
- 15641 500
Hyde Park (15641)
500 residents
- 16228 371
Ford Cliff (16228)
371 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15690 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15690 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16212
Cadogan (16212)
$73,750 median income
- 15613
Apollo (15613)
$71,988 median income
- 16228
Ford Cliff (16228)
$70,833 median income
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
$68,311 median income
- 15673
North Apollo (15673)
$66,629 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 median income
- 16226
Ford City (16226)
$63,750 median income
- 15690
Vandergrift (15690)
$55,457 median income
- 15629
East Vandergrift (15629)
$55,278 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15690 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15641 | Hyde Park, PA | 500 | 2.7 mi |
| 15673 | North Apollo, PA | 1,296 | 3.4 mi |
| 15629 | East Vandergrift, PA | 676 | 3.3 mi |
| 15656 | Leechburg, PA | 10,298 | 4.3 mi |
| 15613 | Apollo, PA | 13,933 | 6.2 mi |
| 16226 | Ford City, PA | 8,279 | 5.5 mi |
| 16228 | Ford Cliff, PA | 371 | 8.2 mi |
| 15686 | Spring Church, PA | 972 | 5.8 mi |
| 16212 | Cadogan, PA | 339 | 8.0 mi |
| 16236 | Mc Grann, PA | 262 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15690, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,078 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15690 in?
ZIP code 15690 (Vandergrift) 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 15690?
ZIP code 15690 in Vandergrift, PA has a population of 9,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15690?
The median household income in ZIP 15690 is $55,457, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15690?
The median home value in ZIP 15690 is $111,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15690?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15690 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15690?
ZIP code 15690 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 1,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15690?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15690 are: Retail trade (18), Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15690?
In ZIP code 15690, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 15690?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15690 is 26.7 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 15690?
In ZIP code 15690, approximately 65.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15690?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15690 is 19.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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