Youngwood, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15697
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,038
- 653/sq mi High-density area
- $64,961
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Youngwood pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 653
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15697 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15697 (Youngwood, PA) rose +20.3% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 15697 covers 4.7 square miles in Youngwood, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,038 residents on file, a density of 653 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15697 reports a modest median household income of $64,961 (17% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,705. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,000 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 66.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15697 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 15697
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngwood, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15697.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 7
Accommodation and food services
7 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 15697, Youngwood, 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
3,038
Population
4.7
Area (sq mi)
653
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15697?
47.2
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.1%
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?
$64,961
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$36,705
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15697 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Youngwood, 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)
$64,961 36th percentile higher than 36% 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
1,527housing units
1,527
Total Housing Units
1,347
Occupied Units
180
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,000
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1961
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 97 business establishments in ZIP 15697, employing approximately 1,544 people with a combined annual payroll of $69,505,000.
97
Businesses
1,544
Employees
$69.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 14.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 14 | 14.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 13.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 7.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 4 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.1% |
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 15697 vs 15616 →
ZIP 15697 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
59,483 residents
- 15672 3,334
New Stanton (15672)
3,334 residents
- 15697 3,038
Youngwood (15697)
3,038 residents
- 15639 2,301
Hunker (15639)
2,301 residents
- 15688 641
Tarrs (15688)
641 residents
- 15634 523
Grapeville (15634)
523 residents
- 15663 455
Madison (15663)
455 residents
- 15676 437
Pleasant Unity (15676)
437 residents
- 15617 367
Arona (15617)
367 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15697 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15697 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15616
Armbrust (15616)
$115,648 median income
- 15688
Tarrs (15688)
$80,938 median income
- 15639
Hunker (15639)
$79,843 median income
- 15601
Greensburg (15601)
$78,555 median income
- 15663
Madison (15663)
$76,250 median income
- 15617
Arona (15617)
$73,125 median income
- 15672
New Stanton (15672)
$66,840 median income
- 15697
Youngwood (15697)
$64,961 median income
- 15634
Grapeville (15634)
$62,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15697 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15616 | Armbrust, PA | 23 | 1.6 mi |
| 15639 | Hunker, PA | 2,301 | 2.4 mi |
| 15672 | New Stanton, PA | 3,334 | 2.7 mi |
| 15688 | Tarrs, PA | 641 | 5.0 mi |
| 15617 | Arona, PA | 367 | 4.6 mi |
| 15689 | United, PA | 229 | 4.8 mi |
| 15634 | Grapeville, PA | 523 | 5.9 mi |
| 15663 | Madison, PA | 455 | 5.3 mi |
| 15676 | Pleasant Unity, PA | 437 | 6.0 mi |
| 15601 | Greensburg, PA | 59,483 | 5.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15697, 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 (3,038 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 15697 in?
ZIP code 15697 (Youngwood) 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 15697?
ZIP code 15697 in Youngwood, PA has a population of 3,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15697?
The median household income in ZIP 15697 is $64,961, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15697?
The median home value in ZIP 15697 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15697?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15697 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15697?
ZIP code 15697 has 97 business establishments employing approximately 1,544 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15697?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15697 are: Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (14), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15697?
In ZIP code 15697, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 15697?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15697 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15697?
In ZIP code 15697, approximately 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15697?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15697 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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