City

Smithton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,275Population
💰$68,309Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$215,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 39% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 7.2%Other: 1.2%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic0.8%
Black7.2%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty11.9% ▲ 19% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 39% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.6%)
HS Graduate632 (43.8%)
Some College114 (7.9%)
Associates167 (11.6%)
Bachelors255 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree266 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 43.8%Some College: 7.9%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 17.7%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad43.8%
Some College7.9%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors17.7%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.7%Renter: 28.3%Tenure
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,309 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$215,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,023/mo
Total Housing Units968
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
58%
About Smithton, PA

Smithton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,275 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Smithton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,309 is near the national average. Approximately 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Smithton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,023 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smithton is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (90.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smithton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15479 2,275 $68,309 $215,700 $1,023 3.0% 36.1% 71.7%