Zip code 15627: Derry, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15627?

15627 is assigned to Derry, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15627 in?

15627 is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15627?

About 6,167 people live in 15627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15627?

The median household income in 15627 is $59,398.

Q: What zip codes are near 15627?

The closest zip codes to 15627 are 15671, 15620, 15661, 15779, 15696.

Residential delivery areaWestmoreland CountyEastern Time

Population

6,167

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$157K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$800/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

32 sq mi

195 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15627

15627 is a small-town zip code in Derry, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County), covering 32 sq mi of land. About 6,167 people live here, or 195 per square mile. The median resident is 48.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,398 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $800 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 15627 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age48.8
94th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9449th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older24.9%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%425th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate77.1%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%999th of 1,698 in PA
Unemployment rate6.2%
71st
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%443rd of 1,704 in PA
Poverty rate14.1%
66th
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%437th of 1,699 in PA
Housing vacancy7.3%
55th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,012th of 1,699 in PA
Veterans6%
52nd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,045th of 1,707 in PA
Healthcare workers9.6%
52nd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%999th of 1,704 in PA
Median earnings per worker$45,995
43rd
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599871st of 1,693 in PA
Uninsured rate5.7%
40th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%629th of 1,705 in PA
Average commute24 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,115th of 1,596 in PA
Rent-burdened renters47%
36th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%636th of 1,596 in PA
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%867th of 1,704 in PA
Per capita income$34,017
31st
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,048th of 1,707 in PA
Self-employed workers7.2%
22nd
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,013th of 1,704 in PA
Population density195/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi969th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$59,398
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,236th of 1,617 in PA
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%977th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.393
16th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,046th of 1,697 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,149th of 1,706 in PA
Government workers9%
12th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,174th of 1,704 in PA
Median home value$157,000
11th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,130th of 1,628 in PA
Residents under 1816.2%
11th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,264th of 1,707 in PA
Population6,167
10th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639569th of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access84%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,238th of 1,698 in PA
Foreign-born residents1.6%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%821st of 1,707 in PA
Median gross rent$800
7th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,069th of 1,366 in PA
Diversity index11
5th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,072nd of 1,707 in PA

Measure	15627	Westmoreland	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Median age	48.8	47.2	40.9	38.9	94th	449th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	24.9%	24.3%	19.5%	17.2%	92nd	425th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	77.1%	78.4%	69.3%	65.2%	72nd	999th of 1,698
Unemployment rate	6.2%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%	71st	443rd of 1,704
Poverty rate	14.1%	10.3%	11.7%	12.5%	66th	437th of 1,699
Housing vacancy	7.3%	8.2%	9.2%	10.1%	55th	1,012th of 1,699
Veterans	6%	7.3%	6.1%	6.2%	52nd	1,045th of 1,707
Healthcare workers	9.6%	11.8%	11.5%	9.7%	52nd	999th of 1,704
Median earnings per worker	$45,995	$50,593	$50,599	$49,666	43rd	871st of 1,693
Uninsured rate	5.7%	3%	5.6%	8.4%	40th	629th of 1,705
Average commute	24 min	26.7 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	36th	1,115th of 1,596
Rent-burdened renters	47%	39.7%	48.2%	51.1%	36th	636th of 1,596
Work from home	10%	13.3%	15.6%	15.1%	34th	867th of 1,704
Per capita income	$34,017	$43,509	$44,355	$44,673	31st	1,048th of 1,707
Self-employed workers	7.2%	8%	8.2%	10%	22nd	1,013th of 1,704
Population density	195/sq mi	343/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	969th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,398	$74,109	$77,971	$80,734	19th	1,236th of 1,617
Tech workers	1.2%	2.8%	3.6%	3.8%	17th	977th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.393	0.454	0.474	0.483	16th	1,046th of 1,697
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.3%	32.8%	35.2%	35.7%	14th	1,149th of 1,706
Government workers	9%	10%	11.5%	14.5%	12th	1,174th of 1,704
Median home value	$157,000	$203,500	$254,500	$332,700	11th	1,130th of 1,628
Residents under 18	16.2%	18.2%	20.4%	22%	11th	1,264th of 1,707
Population	6,167	352,500	13,018,639	334,922,499	10th	569th of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	84%	88.5%	89.7%	91%	10th	1,238th of 1,698
Foreign-born residents	1.6%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	10th	821st of 1,707
Median gross rent	$800	$879	$1,209	$1,413	7th	1,069th of 1,366
Diversity index	11	16.3	44.6	61.4	5th	1,072nd of 1,707

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

12%

35–44

45–54

20%

55–64

12%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

48.8

Under 18

16.2%

65 and over

24.9%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black1.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian3%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.4%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

87.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 2,848
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 57.3%
Married couples: 41.9%
Living alone: 36.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

17%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

20%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15627

$59,398

Westmoreland Co.

$74,109

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,017

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.393

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15627

$157,000

Westmoreland Co.

$203,500

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15627

$800

Westmoreland Co.

$879

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

78%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,073
Owner-occupied: 77.1%
Vacant: 7.3%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 47%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 29.9%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

15%

10–19

35%

20–29

18%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

24 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.2%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

55.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

18%

Office and admin

13%

Construction and repair

11%

Management

10%

Healthcare

10%

Sales

Transportation and moving

Business and finance

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

26%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

12%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Education

Information

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

Admin, support and management

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$45,995

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15627	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$73,125	$74,888
Service	$35,104	$26,804
Sales and office	$37,636	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,447	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,753	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

53%

Some college

14%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 93.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
Households with broadband: 84%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.5%
No internet access: 13.4%
Without health insurance: 5.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Derry
State: Pennsylvania
County: Westmoreland County
Center point: 40.3516° N, 79.3025° W
Land area: 32 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Derry2% of zip
Millwood (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15627

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15671	New Derry, PA	1.2 mi	671	$65,556	$183,800
15620	Bradenville, PA	2.7 mi	801	$59,967	$146,300
15661	Loyalhanna, PA	3.7 mi	858	$80,564	$167,600
15779	Torrance, PA	5.6 mi	526	$92,250	$155,500
15696	Youngstown, PA	6 mi	218	$65,250	$127,300
15650	Latrobe, PA	7 mi	26,312	$63,305	$181,700
15605	Greensburg, PA · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
15658	Ligonier, PA	7.3 mi	8,115	$82,771	$245,400
15685	Southwest, PA · PO box	7.3 mi	—	—	—
15923	Bolivar, PA	7.6 mi	1,585	$57,167	$96,000
15717	Blairsville, PA	7.9 mi	9,206	$61,304	$153,900
15638	Hostetter, PA	8 mi	104	—	—

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Questions about 15627

What city is zip code 15627?

15627 is assigned to Derry, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15627 in?

15627 is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15627?

About 6,167 people live in 15627, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15627 in?

15627 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15627?

The median household income in 15627 is $59,398.

What zip codes are near 15627?

The closest zip codes to 15627 are 15671, 15620, 15661, 15779, 15696.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15627, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.