City

Seward, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,186Population
💰$43,190Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂53.9Median Age
🏠$79,000Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 0.5%Other: 2%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black0.5%
Other2.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.02
Below Poverty22.1% ▲ 121% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma18 (1.1%)
HS Graduate888 (52.8%)
Some College132 (7.9%)
Associates218 (13%)
Bachelors239 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree186 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad52.8%
Some College7.9%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,190 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$79,000 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$595/mo
Total Housing Units1,175
Vacant Units93

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
63%
About Seward, PA

Seward is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,186 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.9 years.

Economically, Seward is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,190 is below the national average. Approximately 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Seward is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $595 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Seward is moderately educated. 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.11%).

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

ZIP Codes in Seward
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15954 2,186 $43,190 $79,000 $595 4.0% 25.3% 82.5%