City

Bolivar, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,609Population
💰$52,347Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$94,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.6% Female 45.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.2%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
23%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (3.7%)
HS Graduate572 (53.2%)
Some College110 (10.2%)
Associates38 (3.5%)
Bachelors159 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree157 (14.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 53.2%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 14.8%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad53.2%
Some College10.2%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors14.8%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.4%Renter: 11.6%Tenure
Owner88.4%
Renter11.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,347 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$94,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units705
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
61%
About Bolivar, PA

Bolivar is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,609 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Bolivar is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,347 is below the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bolivar is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bolivar is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.46%).

Bolivar, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Bolivar
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15923 1,609 $52,347 $94,100 5.7% 29.4% 88.4%