City

Rector, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥387Population
💰$45,500Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂63.5Median Age
🏠$223,500Median Home Value▼ 20% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 18% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.1% Female 57.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.7%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 7%Other: 0.5%Race
White89.7%
Hispanic2.8%
Black7.0%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
4%
18–24
1%
25–44
11%
45–64
35%
65+
34%

Key Indicators

Median Age63.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 18% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (4.3%)
HS Graduate190 (54.6%)
Some College18 (5.2%)
Associates29 (8.3%)
Bachelors32 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree64 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.3%HS Grad: 54.6%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS4.3%
HS Grad54.6%
Some College5.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.3%Renter: 11.7%Tenure
Owner88.3%
Renter11.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
36%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,500 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$223,500 ▼ 20% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units408
Vacant Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
25%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
52%
About Rector, PA

Rector is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 387 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 63.5 years.

Economically, Rector is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,500 is below the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rector is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $223,500, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rector is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rector
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15677 387 $45,500 $223,500 4.0% 27.6% 88.3%