City

Hunker, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,028Population
💰$77,354Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$203,400Median Home Value▼ 27% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.7%
Asian0.1%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty7.1% ▼ 29% below avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate559 (38.4%)
Some College181 (12.4%)
Associates76 (5.2%)
Bachelors156 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree475 (32.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 38.4%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 32.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad38.4%
Some College12.4%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate32.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.3%Renter: 35.7%Tenure
Owner64.3%
Renter35.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,354 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$203,400 ▼ 27% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,482/mo
Total Housing Units1,008
Vacant Units73

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Hunker, PA

Hunker is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,028 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Hunker is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,354 is near the national average. Approximately 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Hunker is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $203,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,482 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hunker is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.67%).

Hunker, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Hunker
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15639 2,028 $77,354 $203,400 $1,482 3.8% 43.4% 64.3%