New Florence, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15944
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,472
- 20/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $69,076
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Florence pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 20
- people per sq mi
- 88%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15944 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15944 covers 171.0 square miles in New Florence, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,472 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15944 reports a modest median household income of $69,076 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,446. Unemployment is 10.7%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,000 (32% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $698; owner occupancy is 88.1%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15944 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 15944
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Florence, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15944.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
4 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 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 15944, New Florence, 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
3,472
Population
171.0
Area (sq mi)
20
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15944?
45.5
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
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?
$69,076
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$36,446
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
10.7%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15944 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
New Florence, 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)
$69,076 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
1,447housing units
1,447
Total Housing Units
1,220
Occupied Units
227
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,000
Median Home Value
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$698
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 15944, employing approximately 376 people with a combined annual payroll of $22,747,000.
36
Businesses
376
Employees
$22.7M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 13.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 3 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 8.3% |
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 15944 vs 15949 →
ZIP 15944 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
21,226 residents
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
11,144 residents
- 15944 3,472
New Florence (15944)
3,472 residents
- 15954 2,413
Seward (15954)
2,413 residents
- 15923 1,770
Bolivar (15923)
1,770 residents
- 15920 922
Armagh (15920)
922 residents
- 15716 683
Black Lick (15716)
683 residents
- 15949 672
Robinson (15949)
672 residents
- 15779 414
Torrance (15779)
414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15944 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15944 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15779
Torrance (15779)
$92,250 median income
- 15920
Armagh (15920)
$76,012 median income
- 15949
Robinson (15949)
$72,375 median income
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
$69,212 median income
- 15944
New Florence (15944)
$69,076 median income
- 15923
Bolivar (15923)
$57,167 median income
- 15954
Seward (15954)
$43,958 median income
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
$43,284 median income
- 15716 $30,547
Black Lick (15716)
$30,547 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15944 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15949 | Robinson, PA | 672 | 3.2 mi |
| 15923 | Bolivar, PA | 1,770 | 4.5 mi |
| 15920 | Armagh, PA | 922 | 7.2 mi |
| 15954 | Seward, PA | 2,413 | 5.8 mi |
| 15906 | Johnstown, PA | 11,144 | 7.1 mi |
| 15779 | Torrance, PA | 414 | 7.7 mi |
| 15905 | Johnstown, PA | 21,226 | 7.5 mi |
| 15929 | Dilltown, PA | 75 | 8.2 mi |
| 15716 | Black Lick, PA | 683 | 9.1 mi |
| 15750 | Josephine, PA | 245 | 9.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15944, 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 (3,472 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 15944 in?
ZIP code 15944 (New Florence) 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 15944?
ZIP code 15944 in New Florence, PA has a population of 3,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15944?
The median household income in ZIP 15944 is $69,076, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15944?
The median home value in ZIP 15944 is $155,000, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15944?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15944 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15944?
ZIP code 15944 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15944?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15944 are: Transportation and warehousing (5), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (4), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15944?
In ZIP code 15944, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.2% 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 15944?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15944 is 28.0 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 15944?
In ZIP code 15944, approximately 88.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15944?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15944 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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