| ZIP Code | 15639 |
|---|---|
| City | Hunker |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,018 ft |
| Latitude | 40.203588 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.593819 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 7.1% ▼ 29% below avg |
| College Grads | 43.4% ▲ 12% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 7 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 559 (38.4%) |
| Some College | 181 (12.4%) |
| Associates | 76 (5.2%) |
| Bachelors | 156 (10.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 475 (32.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $77,354 ≈ Avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $203,400 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,482/mo ↑ 156% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,008 |
| Vacant Units | 73 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,008 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 73 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 15639 is located in Hunker, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. With a population of 2,028, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 15639 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $77,354 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15639 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $203,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,482 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 20% since 2019.
The population of 15639 is primarily White (94.67%). Residents are well-educated — 43.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 7.1%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15639 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 77%.
Overall, ZIP code 15639 in Hunker, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 2,028 residents, a median household income of $77,354, and a median home value of $203,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.