City

Derry, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,956Population
💰$56,653Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$149,900Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓22.8%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 0.9%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic0.1%
Black1.3%
Asian0.4%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads22.8% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 35% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,366 (53.1%)
Some College608 (13.7%)
Associates445 (10%)
Bachelors317 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree697 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 53.1%Some College: 13.7%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad53.1%
Some College13.7%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,653 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$149,900 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$815/mo
Total Housing Units3,029
Vacant Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
62%
About Derry, PA

Derry is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,956 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Derry is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,653 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Derry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $149,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $815 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Derry is less-educated. 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Derry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15627 5,956 $56,653 $149,900 $815 6.6% 22.8% 79.6%