ZIP Code 15923

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Bolivar · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,770

26/sq mi

Median income
$57,167

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$96,000

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.2%

Median age 38.9

Land area
67.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15923 in Bolivar, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,770. The median household income is $57,167, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $96,000, 65% below the US average. 15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15923 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 67.6 square miles in Bolivar, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,770 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 15923 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15923 sits at $57,167 (27% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,656. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $96,000 (58% below the state average) with median rent at $493 per month, and 90.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15923 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 41 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15923 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 15923, Bolivar, 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

1,770

Population

67.6

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15923?

38.9

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 2.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
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?

$57,167

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$29,656

Per Capita Income

11.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

41.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%

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

What does housing look like?

650

Total Housing Units

582

Occupied Units

68

Vacant Units

2.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.5%
Renter 9.5%

$96,000

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$493

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 11 business establishments in ZIP 15923, employing approximately 155 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,332,000.

11

Businesses

155

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 36.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 27.3%

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 15923 vs 15949 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15949 Robinson, PA 672 3.5 mi
15944 New Florence, PA 3,472 4.5 mi
15779 Torrance, PA 414 4.1 mi
15716 Black Lick, PA 683 7.8 mi
15750 Josephine, PA 245 9.0 mi
15627 Derry, PA 6,544 7.5 mi
15731 Coral, PA 315 10.3 mi
15658 Ligonier, PA 8,916 7.9 mi
15717 Blairsville, PA 10,847 7.9 mi
15920 Armagh, PA 922 9.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15923 in?
ZIP code 15923 (Bolivar) 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 15923?
ZIP code 15923 in Bolivar, PA has a population of 1,770 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15923?
The median household income in ZIP 15923 is $57,167, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15923?
The median home value in ZIP 15923 is $96,000, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15923?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15923 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15923?
ZIP code 15923 has 11 business establishments employing approximately 155 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15923?
In ZIP code 15923, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 15923?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15923 is 41.1 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 15923?
In ZIP code 15923, approximately 90.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15923?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15923 is 11.1% 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 Bolivar, PA

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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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