| ZIP Code | 15690 |
|---|---|
| City | Vandergrift |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Area Code | 724 |
| Elevation | 888 ft |
| Latitude | 40.64135 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.549422 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.38 |
| Below Poverty | 20.9% ▲ 109% above avg |
| College Grads | 29.5% ▼ 24% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 83% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 31 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,641 (43.6%) |
| Some College | 805 (13.3%) |
| Associates | 790 (13%) |
| Bachelors | 868 (14.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 921 (15.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $55,907 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $113,100 ▼ 59% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $807/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,485 |
| Vacant Units | 573 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,485 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 573 |
| Owner Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.38 |
ZIP code 15690 is located in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. With a population of 9,359, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.8 years. Economically, 15690 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $55,907 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15690 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $113,100 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $807 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 63.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 37% since 2019.
The population of 15690 is primarily White (90.00%). Residents are moderately educated — 29.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.9%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15690 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 69%.
Overall, ZIP code 15690 in Vandergrift, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,359 residents, a median household income of $55,907, and a median home value of $113,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.