City

Mount Pleasant, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥15,420Population
💰$64,943Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂49.3Median Age
🏠$154,700Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓37.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads37.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma33 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,747 (42.1%)
Some College1,133 (10%)
Associates1,169 (10.4%)
Bachelors1,574 (14%)
Graduate Degree2,620 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 10%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College10.0%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,943 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$154,700 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$802/mo
Total Housing Units7,730
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Mount Pleasant, PA

Mount Pleasant is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,420 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.3 years.

Economically, Mount Pleasant is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,943 is near the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Pleasant is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $802 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Pleasant is moderately educated. 37.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Pleasant
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15666 15,420 $64,943 $154,700 $802 4.9% 37.2% 78.9%