Zip code 15683: Scottdale, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15683?

15683 is assigned to Scottdale, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15683 in?

15683 is mostly in Westmoreland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 15683?

About 7,643 people live in 15683, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15683?

The median household income in 15683 is $51,913.

Q: What zip codes are near 15683?

The closest zip codes to 15683 are 15631, 15612, 15428, 15688, 15430.

Residential delivery areaWestmoreland CountyEastern Time

Population

7,643

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$684/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

19 sq mi

407 people/sq mi

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

About 15683

15683 is a small-town zip code in Scottdale, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County), covering 19 sq mi of land. About 7,643 people live here, or 407 per square mile. The median resident is 47.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $51,913 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $150,400, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 68% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $684 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 15683 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Median age47.8
92nd
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9525th of 1,707 in PA
Residents 65 and older25.2%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%404th of 1,707 in PA
Healthcare workers14%
92nd
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%368th of 1,704 in PA
Veterans7.9%
76th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%599th of 1,707 in PA
Poverty rate15.5%
71st
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%355th of 1,699 in PA
Unemployment rate5.8%
65th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%507th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate68.3%
49th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,328th of 1,698 in PA
Housing vacancy6.5%
49th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,079th of 1,699 in PA
Average commute25.4 min
46th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min971st of 1,596 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.427
43rd
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474647th of 1,697 in PA
Median earnings per worker$43,101
33rd
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,100th of 1,693 in PA
Population density407/sq mi
30th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi737th of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%922nd of 1,707 in PA
Per capita income$30,711
21st
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,303rd of 1,707 in PA
Work from home7.7%
20th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,127th of 1,704 in PA
Government workers9.1%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,159th of 1,704 in PA
Population7,643
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639501st of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$51,913
11th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,450th of 1,617 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher15.3%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,275th of 1,706 in PA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,113th of 1,704 in PA
Median home value$150,400
9th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,195th of 1,628 in PA
Diversity index15.4
8th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6842nd of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,002nd of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters31.5%
6th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,135th of 1,596 in PA
Uninsured rate2%
5th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,375th of 1,705 in PA
Self-employed workers5.2%
5th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,292nd of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access78.3%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,487th of 1,698 in PA
Median gross rent$684
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,266th of 1,366 in PA

Measure	15683	Westmoreland	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Median age	47.8	47.2	40.9	38.9	92nd	525th of 1,707
Residents 65 and older	25.2%	24.3%	19.5%	17.2%	92nd	404th of 1,707
Healthcare workers	14%	11.8%	11.5%	9.7%	92nd	368th of 1,704
Veterans	7.9%	7.3%	6.1%	6.2%	76th	599th of 1,707
Poverty rate	15.5%	10.3%	11.7%	12.5%	71st	355th of 1,699
Unemployment rate	5.8%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%	65th	507th of 1,704
Homeownership rate	68.3%	78.4%	69.3%	65.2%	49th	1,328th of 1,698
Housing vacancy	6.5%	8.2%	9.2%	10.1%	49th	1,079th of 1,699
Average commute	25.4 min	26.7 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	46th	971st of 1,596
Income inequality (Gini)	0.427	0.454	0.474	0.483	43rd	647th of 1,697
Median earnings per worker	$43,101	$50,593	$50,599	$49,666	33rd	1,100th of 1,693
Population density	407/sq mi	343/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	30th	737th of 1,707
Residents under 18	19.2%	18.2%	20.4%	22%	26th	922nd of 1,707
Per capita income	$30,711	$43,509	$44,355	$44,673	21st	1,303rd of 1,707
Work from home	7.7%	13.3%	15.6%	15.1%	20th	1,127th of 1,704
Government workers	9.1%	10%	11.5%	14.5%	13th	1,159th of 1,704
Population	7,643	352,500	13,018,639	334,922,499	12th	501st of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,913	$74,109	$77,971	$80,734	11th	1,450th of 1,617
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.3%	32.8%	35.2%	35.7%	10th	1,275th of 1,706
Tech workers	0.8%	2.8%	3.6%	3.8%	10th	1,113th of 1,704
Median home value	$150,400	$203,500	$254,500	$332,700	9th	1,195th of 1,628
Diversity index	15.4	16.3	44.6	61.4	8th	842nd of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	1%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	6th	1,002nd of 1,707
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	31.5%	39.7%	48.2%	51.1%	6th	1,135th of 1,596
Uninsured rateStrength	2%	3%	5.6%	8.4%	5th	1,375th of 1,705
Self-employed workers	5.2%	8%	8.2%	10%	5th	1,292nd of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	78.3%	88.5%	89.7%	91%	3rd	1,487th of 1,698
Median gross rent	$684	$879	$1,209	$1,413	2nd	1,266th of 1,366

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

15%

5–17

18–24

10%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

16%

55–64

13%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

47.8

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

25.2%

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Black1%
Hispanic0.1%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

15.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.9%

Asian / Pacific

0.5%

Other

Households

Households: 3,579
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 58.1%
Married couples: 40.4%
Living alone: 37%
Veterans (of adults): 7.9%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15683

$51,913

Westmoreland Co.

$74,109

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,711

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.427

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15683

$150,400

Westmoreland Co.

$203,500

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15683

$684

Westmoreland Co.

$879

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

66%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

10%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,826
Owner-occupied: 68.3%
Vacant: 6.5%
Median year built: 1962
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 31.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.4%
Home value to income: 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.7%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

14%

10–19

26%

20–29

22%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

53.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

14%

Office and admin

10%

Management

Sales

Food service

Production

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

22%

Manufacturing

12%

Construction

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Retail

Education

Other services

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.9%

Information

0.4%

Median earnings per worker

$43,101

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

5.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15683	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,850	$74,888
Service	$28,804	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,309	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$47,696	$49,199
Production and transportation	$43,558	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

49%

Some college

15%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 91.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.5%
Households with broadband: 78.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 68.9%
No internet access: 17.7%
Without health insurance: 2%
Limited-English households: 0.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Scottdale
State: Pennsylvania
County: Westmoreland County
Center point: 40.1072° N, 79.6082° W
Land area: 19 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

15683 spans 2 counties

Westmoreland County81% of land
Fayette County19% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Scottdale6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 15683

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15631	Everson, PA	1.7 mi	672	$52,727	$91,400
15612	Alverton, PA	2.2 mi	443	$59,018	—
15428	Dawson, PA	4.2 mi	1,763	$70,368	$123,200
15688	Tarrs, PA	4.7 mi	612	$80,938	$89,500
15430	Dickerson Run, PA	5.3 mi	224	$71,184	$93,000
15479	Smithton, PA	6.1 mi	2,010	$63,852	$202,700
15679	Ruffs Dale, PA	6.1 mi	2,781	$77,099	$200,000
15425	Connellsville, PA	6.2 mi	17,545	$53,160	$145,000
15666	Mount Pleasant, PA	6.4 mi	15,980	$68,102	$163,100
15639	Hunker, PA	6.7 mi	2,160	$79,843	$231,100
15448	Jacobs Creek, PA	6.9 mi	150	$47,011	$81,500
15490	White, PA	7 mi	659	$49,408	$301,400

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Questions about 15683

What city is zip code 15683?

15683 is assigned to Scottdale, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15683 in?

15683 is mostly in Westmoreland County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 15683?

About 7,643 people live in 15683, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15683 in?

15683 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15683?

The median household income in 15683 is $51,913.

What zip codes are near 15683?

The closest zip codes to 15683 are 15631, 15612, 15428, 15688, 15430.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15683, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.