ZIP Code 15779

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Torrance · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
414

20/sq mi

Median income
$92,250

▲ 21% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$155,500

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.4%

Median age 35.1

Land area
20.5 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15779 in Torrance, Pennsylvania has a population of 414. The median household income is $92,250, which is 21% above the national average. Median home value is $155,500, 44% below the US average. 24.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15779 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 20.5 square miles in Torrance, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 414 residents, producing a population density of 20 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15779 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15779 sits at $92,250 (18% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $14,539. The poverty rate stands at 46.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $155,500 (32% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15779 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15779 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15779, Torrance, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

414

Population

20.5

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15779?

35.1

Median Age

66.9%

Male

33.1%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 85.7%
African American 7.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$92,250

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$14,539

Per Capita Income

46.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 86.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

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

What does housing look like?

116

Total Housing Units

84

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$155,500

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

1946

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 15779, employing approximately 814 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,884,000.

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Businesses

814

Employees

$57.9M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15779 vs 15717 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15717 Blairsville, PA 10,847 3.9 mi
15949 Robinson, PA 672 4.9 mi
15923 Bolivar, PA 1,770 4.1 mi
15716 Black Lick, PA 683 4.9 mi
15750 Josephine, PA 245 6.2 mi
15627 Derry, PA 6,544 5.7 mi
15731 Coral, PA 315 7.5 mi
15671 New Derry, PA 865 6.2 mi
15658 Ligonier, PA 8,916 10.3 mi
15944 New Florence, PA 3,472 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15779 in?
ZIP code 15779 (Torrance) 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 15779?
ZIP code 15779 in Torrance, PA has a population of 414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15779?
The median household income in ZIP 15779 is $92,250, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15779?
The median home value in ZIP 15779 is $155,500, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15779?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15779 is White at 85.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15779?
ZIP code 15779 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 814 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15779?
In ZIP code 15779, 86.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15779?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15779 is 46.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Torrance, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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