| ZIP Code | 15672 |
|---|---|
| City | New Stanton |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,131 ft |
| Latitude | 40.24379 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.621587 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42129 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 43.4 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 5.2% ▼ 48% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.2% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 14% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (0.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 878 (37.3%) |
| Some College | 126 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 269 (11.4%) |
| Bachelors | 322 (13.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 742 (31.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $70,709 ≈ Avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $235,800 ▼ 15% below avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,031/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,675 |
| Vacant Units | 194 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,675 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 194 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 30.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 15672 is located in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. With a population of 3,440, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 43.4 years. Economically, 15672 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $70,709 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15672 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $235,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,031 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 28% since 2019.
The population of 15672 is primarily White (95.47%). Residents are well-educated — 45.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15672 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 15672 in New Stanton, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,440 residents, a median household income of $70,709, and a median home value of $235,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.