Zip code 15697: Youngwood, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15697?

15697 is assigned to Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15697 in?

15697 is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15697?

About 2,877 people live in 15697, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15697?

The median household income in 15697 is $64,961.

Q: What zip codes are near 15697?

The closest zip codes to 15697 are 15616, 15672, 15639, 15617, 15688.

Residential delivery areaWestmoreland CountyEastern Time

Population

2,877

Median household income

$65K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$171K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$849/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

47.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.8 sq mi

1,609 people/sq mi

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

About 15697

15697 is a suburban zip code in Youngwood, Pennsylvania (Westmoreland County), covering 1.8 sq mi of land. About 2,877 people live here, or 1,609 per square mile. The median resident is 47.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $64,961 a year, 20% below the national median of $80,734. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $171,000, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $849 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.6 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and healthcare.

How 15697 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%410th of 1,707 in PA
Median age47.2
91st
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9575th of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy11.8%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%676th of 1,699 in PA
Healthcare workers10.7%
67th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%846th of 1,704 in PA
Population density1,609/sq mi
52nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi346th of 1,707 in PA
Government workers13.9%
52nd
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%534th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate66.1%
44th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,397th of 1,698 in PA
Per capita income$36,705
40th
U.S. $44,673 · PA $44,355849th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute24.6 min
40th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,057th of 1,596 in PA
Poverty rate8.3%
34th
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%983rd of 1,699 in PA
Broadband access89.8%
33rd
U.S. 91% · PA 89.7%682nd of 1,698 in PA
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,304th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$64,961
28th
U.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,051st of 1,617 in PA
Median earnings per worker$41,875
28th
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,200th of 1,693 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher22.1%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%868th of 1,706 in PA
Work from home8.1%
23rd
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,077th of 1,704 in PA
Residents under 1818.5%
21st
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,015th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$171,000
15th
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500999th of 1,628 in PA
Median gross rent$849
10th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209953rd of 1,366 in PA
Population2,877
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639826th of 1,707 in PA
Diversity index11.3
5th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,060th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate1.3%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,493rd of 1,705 in PA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,698th of 1,704 in PA
Foreign-born residents0.1%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,311th of 1,707 in PA
Rent-burdened renters13.9%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,398th of 1,596 in PA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,696th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers2.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,502nd of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.332
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,487th of 1,697 in PA

Measure	15697	Westmoreland	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	24.3%	19.5%	17.2%	92nd	410th of 1,707
Median age	47.2	47.2	40.9	38.9	91st	575th of 1,707
Housing vacancy	11.8%	8.2%	9.2%	10.1%	78th	676th of 1,699
Healthcare workers	10.7%	11.8%	11.5%	9.7%	67th	846th of 1,704
Population density	1,609/sq mi	343/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	52nd	346th of 1,707
Government workers	13.9%	10%	11.5%	14.5%	52nd	534th of 1,704
Homeownership rate	66.1%	78.4%	69.3%	65.2%	44th	1,397th of 1,698
Per capita income	$36,705	$43,509	$44,355	$44,673	40th	849th of 1,707
Average commute	24.6 min	26.7 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	40th	1,057th of 1,596
Poverty rate	8.3%	10.3%	11.7%	12.5%	34th	983rd of 1,699
Broadband access	89.8%	88.5%	89.7%	91%	33rd	682nd of 1,698
Veterans	4.6%	7.3%	6.1%	6.2%	33rd	1,304th of 1,707
Median household income	$64,961	$74,109	$77,971	$80,734	28th	1,051st of 1,617
Median earnings per worker	$41,875	$50,593	$50,599	$49,666	28th	1,200th of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higher	22.1%	32.8%	35.2%	35.7%	26th	868th of 1,706
Work from home	8.1%	13.3%	15.6%	15.1%	23rd	1,077th of 1,704
Residents under 18	18.5%	18.2%	20.4%	22%	21st	1,015th of 1,707
Median home value	$171,000	$203,500	$254,500	$332,700	15th	999th of 1,628
Median gross rent	$849	$879	$1,209	$1,413	10th	953rd of 1,366
Population	2,877	352,500	13,018,639	334,922,499	5th	826th of 1,707
Diversity index	11.3	16.3	44.6	61.4	5th	1,060th of 1,707
Uninsured rateStrength	1.3%	3%	5.6%	8.4%	2nd	1,493rd of 1,705
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%	1st	1,698th of 1,704
Foreign-born residents	0.1%	1.9%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	1,311th of 1,707
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	13.9%	39.7%	48.2%	51.1%	1st	1,398th of 1,596
Tech workers	0%	2.8%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	1,696th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	2.6%	8%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,502nd of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.332	0.454	0.474	0.483	1st	1,487th of 1,697

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

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

47.2

Under 18

18.5%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0%
Hispanic0.5%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

11.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,347
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 58.1%
Married couples: 42.5%
Living alone: 37.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

10%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

27%

$75–100k

18%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15697

$64,961

Westmoreland Co.

$74,109

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,705

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

8.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.332

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15697

$171,000

Westmoreland Co.

$203,500

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15697

$849

Westmoreland Co.

$879

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

14%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,527
Owner-occupied: 66.1%
Vacant: 11.8%
Median year built: 1961
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 13.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.4%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

78%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

0.1%

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

43%

20–29

17%

30–44

13%

45–59

60+

10%

Average commute

24.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

69.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

14%

Sales

12%

Healthcare

11%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Food service

Production

Office and admin

Education

Management

Legal and social services

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Manufacturing

12%

Education

11%

Other services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Construction

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Professional and technical services

Information

0.4%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$41,875

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

15.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15697	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,231	$74,888
Service	$21,991	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,864	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$39,813	$49,199
Production and transportation	$50,516	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

45%

Some college

18%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.1%
Households with broadband: 89.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.8%
No internet access: 9.2%
Without health insurance: 1.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Youngwood
State: Pennsylvania
County: Westmoreland County
Center point: 40.2399° N, 79.5806° W
Land area: 1.8 sq mi
Water area: under 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

Youngwood86% of zip
New Stanton2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 15697

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15616	Armbrust, PA	1.6 mi	363	$115,648	$318,100
15672	New Stanton, PA	2.2 mi	3,321	$66,840	$240,000
15639	Hunker, PA	2.6 mi	2,160	$79,843	$231,100
15617	Arona, PA	4.4 mi	262	$73,125	$160,400
15688	Tarrs, PA	4.6 mi	612	$80,938	$89,500
15606	Greensburg, PA · PO box	4.8 mi	—	—	—
15689	United, PA	4.8 mi	92	—	—
15674	Norvelt, PA	5 mi	158	$86,827	$187,500
15663	Madison, PA	5.3 mi	377	$76,250	$213,800
15664	Mammoth, PA · PO box	5.3 mi	—	—	—
15679	Ruffs Dale, PA	5.4 mi	2,781	$77,099	$200,000
15621	Calumet, PA · PO box	5.4 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 15697

What city is zip code 15697?

15697 is assigned to Youngwood, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15697 in?

15697 is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15697?

About 2,877 people live in 15697, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15697 in?

15697 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15697?

The median household income in 15697 is $64,961.

What zip codes are near 15697?

The closest zip codes to 15697 are 15616, 15672, 15639, 15617, 15688.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15697, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.