City

New Kensington, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥36,068Population
💰$62,997Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$166,000Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓41.2%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 10% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 7.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3%Race
White87.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Black7.6%
Asian0.4%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.19
Below Poverty12.3% ▲ 23% above avg
College Grads41.2% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 10% above avg
No HS Diploma268 (1%)
HS Graduate8,829 (34.1%)
Some College3,071 (11.9%)
Associates3,064 (11.8%)
Bachelors3,730 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree6,930 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 34.1%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad34.1%
Some College11.9%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,997 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$166,000 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$749/mo
Total Housing Units18,319
Vacant Units1,894

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About New Kensington, PA

New Kensington is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 36,068 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, New Kensington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,997 is below the national average. Approximately 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Kensington is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $749 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Kensington is well-educated. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (87.5%).

New Kensington, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in New Kensington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15068 36,068 $62,997 $166,000 $749 5.4% 41.2% 72.5%