15479 ZIP Code
Van meter, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15479 |
| City/Town: | Van meter |
| County: | Westmoreland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,071 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,750 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,873 |
| Total Housing Units: | 957 |
| Median Home Value: | $212,500 |
| Land Area: | 21.5 sq miles
55.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1512, -79.7075 |
Population Information (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,071 | -- |
| Male: | 1,094 | 52.8% |
| Female: | 977 | 47.2% |
| Median Age: | 50.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 108 | 5.2% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 154 | 7.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 59 | 2.8% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 73 | 3.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 79 | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 236 | 11.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 225 | 10.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 298 | 14.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 374 | 18.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 90 | 4.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 266 | 12.8% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 86 | 4.2% |
| 85 years and over: | 23 | 1.1% |
Housing Information (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $212,500 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $938 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 957 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 912 | 95.3% |
| Vacant housing units: | 45 | 4.7% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 744 | 81.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 168 | 18.4% |
Educational Attainment (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,598 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 12 | 0.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 63 | 3.9% |
| High school graduate: | 701 | 43.9% |
| Some college, no degree: | 243 | 15.2% |
| Associate degree: | 285 | 17.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 201 | 12.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 93 | 5.8% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.4% |
Income Information (15479 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,750 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $190,258 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,867 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,873 / yr. |
Employment (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,106 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,073 | 97.0% |
| Unemployed: | 33 | 3.0% |
| Not in labor force: | 623 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 932 | 86.9% |
| Government workers: | 81 | 7.5% |
| Self-employed: | 55 | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.5% |
Race & Ethnicity (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 1,989 | 96.0% |
| Black or African American: | 68 | 3.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 14 | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 9 | 0.4% |
| Mexican: | 12 | 0.6% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 12 | 0.6% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (15479 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 42 | 4.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 42 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 35 | 3.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 52 | 5.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 108 | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 174 | 19.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 123 | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 10.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 124 | 13.6% |
| $200,000 or more: | 121 | 13.3% |
Commute to Work (15479 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 960 | 89.5% |
| Carpooled: | 37 | 3.4% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.1% |
| Walked: | 30 | 2.8% |
| Other means: | 24 | 2.2% |
| Worked from home: | 11 | 1.0% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- |
Industry (15479 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 37 | 3.4% |
| Construction: | 106 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 155 | 14.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 7.9% |
| Retail trade: | 126 | 11.7% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 187 | 17.4% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 22 | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 55 | 5.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 177 | 16.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 52 | 4.8% |
| Other services: | 65 | 6.1% |
| Public administration: | 6 | 0.6% |
Poverty Status (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,026 | 97.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,563 | 75.5% |
| Public health coverage: | 727 | 35.1% |
| Without health insurance: | 44 | 2.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (15479 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 709 | 77.7% |
| Social Security income: | 300 | 32.9% |
| Retirement income: | 256 | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 56 | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 33 | 3.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 90 | 9.9% |
Housing Types (15479 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 827 | 86.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 18 | 1.9% |
| 2 units: | 21 | 2.2% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 6 | 0.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 7 | 0.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 78 | 8.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15479 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 46 | 4.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 57 | 6.0% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 94 | 9.8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 85 | 8.9% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 112 | 11.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 115 | 12.0% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 109 | 11.4% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 159 | 16.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 180 | 18.8% |
Bedrooms (15479 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 30 | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 207 | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 612 | 63.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 106 | 11.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2 | 0.2% |
Heating Fuel (15479 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 250 | 27.4% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 87 | 9.5% |
| Electricity: | 72 | 7.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 369 | 40.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 130 | 14.3% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15479 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 39 | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 251 | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 325 | 35.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 297 | 32.6% |
Home Value Distribution (15479 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 52 | 7.0% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 109 | 14.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 87 | 11.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 79 | 10.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 296 | 39.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 62 | 8.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 59 | 7.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15479 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,356 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $460 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $938 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 |
Households (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 912 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 544 | 59.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 115 | 12.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 203 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 115 | 12.6% |
| Householder living alone: | 191 | 20.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 263 | 28.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.57 | -- |
Marital Status (15479 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 961 | -- |
| Never married: | 233 | 24.2% |
| Now married: | 549 | 57.1% |
| Separated: | 21 | 2.2% |
| Widowed: | 125 | 13.0% |
| Divorced: | 138 | 14.4% |
School Enrollment (15479 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 357 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 31 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 30 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 172 | 48.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 54 | 15.1% |
| College or graduate school: | 70 | 19.6% |
Veterans & Disability (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 1,710 | -- |
| Veterans: | 97 | 5.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,070 | -- |
| With a disability: | 259 | 12.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 22 | 8.5% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 119 | 45.9% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 118 | 45.6% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15479 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 1,986 | 95.9% |
| Different house: | 67 | 3.2% |
| Same county: | 44 | 65.7% |
| Different county: | 23 | 34.3% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15479 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,071 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born: | 17 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asia: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (15479 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,963 | -- |
| English only: | 1,950 | 99.3% |
| Language other than English: | 13 | 0.7% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 9 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15479 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 912 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 792 | 86.8% |
Van meter, PA15479