15068 ZIP Code
New Kensington, Pennsylvania
December 13, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15068 |
| City/Town: | New Kensington |
| County: | Westmoreland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,199 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,890 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,408 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,478 |
| Median Home Value: | $154,300 |
| Land Area: | 45.4 sq miles
117.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.3 sq miles
3.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.5572, -79.7258 |
Population Information (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,199 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,073 | 49.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,126 | 50.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,789 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,461 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,967 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,313 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,763 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,899 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,808 | 10.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,636 | 12.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,540 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,910 | 10.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,701 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,165 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,247 | 3.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $154,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $772 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,478 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,436 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,042 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,822 | 71.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,614 | 28.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,906 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 443 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 925 | 3.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,830 | 36.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,854 | 18.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,701 | 13.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,611 | 17.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,542 | 9.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15068 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,890 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,877 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,350 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,408 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,080 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,093 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 987 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,407 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,932 | 87.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,417 | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 725 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 31,836 | 87.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,975 | 8.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 301 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 119 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 943 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 408 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 535 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 182 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 176 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 7 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 170 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15068 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 780 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 982 | 6.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,781 | 10.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,496 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,697 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,863 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,391 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,448 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,315 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 683 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15068 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,479 | 78.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,104 | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 211 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 258 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 159 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,602 | 9.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15068 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 140 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,034 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,414 | 14.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 306 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,520 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 593 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 250 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,054 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,669 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,173 | 24.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,478 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,021 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 441 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,431 | 95.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 25,111 | 69.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,005 | 44.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,644 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15068 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,119 | 67.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,939 | 42.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,002 | 30.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 886 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 418 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,916 | 17.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15068 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,600 | 73.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,166 | 6.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 699 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 622 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 585 | 3.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 375 | 2.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,124 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 302 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15068 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 418 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 695 | 3.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,471 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,419 | 7.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,225 | 12.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,284 | 12.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,724 | 20.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,195 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 4,026 | 21.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15068 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 84 | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,105 | 11.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,834 | 26.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,983 | 43.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,926 | 15.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 546 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15068 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 13,467 | 81.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 167 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,009 | 12.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 594 | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 65 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 6 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 46 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15068 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,930 | 11.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,231 | 37.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,287 | 32.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,988 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15068 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 883 | 7.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,402 | 20.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,399 | 20.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,161 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,639 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,092 | 9.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 233 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15068 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $556 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $772 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.98 | 2.38 |
Households (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,436 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,283 | 44.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,250 | 13.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,759 | 22.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,341 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,819 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,939 | 36.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.83 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15068 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,513 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,632 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,541 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 617 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,576 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,169 | 26.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15068 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,615 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 236 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 239 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,910 | 44.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,930 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,300 | 19.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 29,630 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,991 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 36,075 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,675 | 15.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 277 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,950 | 52.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,448 | 43.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15068 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,664 | 87.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,906 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,144 | 54.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,735 | 44.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 167 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 27 | 0.7% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15068 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 35,645 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 266 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 554 | 208.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 554 | 208.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 554 | 208.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 84 | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 152 | 57.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 77 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15068 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,410 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,350 | 96.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,060 | 3.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 217 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 422 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 315 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 106 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15068 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,436 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,643 | 89.1% | 89.4% |
New Kensington, PA15068