City

Laughlintown, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥440Population
💰$29,426Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂53.7Median Age
🏠$146,400Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.0% Female 57.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Other: 2.1%Race
White98.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
2%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
50%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty32.5% ▲ 225% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
HS Graduate224 (62%)
Some College3 (0.8%)
Associates46 (12.7%)
Bachelors34 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree54 (15%)

Education

HS Grad: 62%Some College: 0.8%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 15%Edu
HS Grad62.0%
Some College0.8%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.7%Renter: 39.3%Tenure
Owner60.7%
Renter39.3%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,426 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$146,400 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$848/mo
Total Housing Units308
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
55%
15–30 min
8%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
8%
2000+
78%
About Laughlintown, PA

Laughlintown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 440 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.7 years.

Economically, Laughlintown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,426 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Laughlintown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $848 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Laughlintown is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Laughlintown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15655 440 $29,426 $146,400 $848 3.5% 24.4% 60.7%