15642 ZIP Code
Irwin, Pennsylvania
January 19, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 15642 |
| City/Town: | Irwin |
| County: | Westmoreland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 46,855 |
| Median Household Income: | $85,210 |
| Per Capita Income: | $51,445 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,193 |
| Median Home Value: | $222,600 |
| Land Area: | 46.0 sq miles
119.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3193, -79.7237 |
Population Information (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 46,855 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,411 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 23,444 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,156 | 4.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,786 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,158 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,562 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,087 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,333 | 9.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,042 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,212 | 13.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,871 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,935 | 8.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 5,495 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,693 | 5.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,525 | 3.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $222,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $894 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,193 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,264 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 929 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 16,256 | 84.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,008 | 15.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,106 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 244 | 0.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 595 | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 10,373 | 30.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,074 | 14.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 4,236 | 12.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,995 | 26.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,589 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $85,210 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $106,065 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,111 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $51,445 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,340 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,162 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,167 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 12,851 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,575 | 85.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,457 | 10.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,121 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 44,301 | 94.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 556 | 1.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 21 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 611 | 1.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 4 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 234 | 0.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,128 | 2.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 622 | 1.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 717 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 195 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 256 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 22 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 244 | 0.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15642 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 648 | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 440 | 2.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,118 | 5.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,167 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,076 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,685 | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,848 | 14.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,756 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,240 | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,286 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15642 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,530 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,590 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 289 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 119 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 146 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,149 | 13.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15642 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 110 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,384 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,248 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 694 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 3,224 | 13.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,477 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 442 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,725 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,855 | 11.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 6,194 | 25.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,153 | 4.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,038 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 618 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.4% | 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 (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,598 | 97.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 37,847 | 80.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,993 | 32.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,095 | 2.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15642 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,565 | 75.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 7,081 | 36.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,800 | 30.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 698 | 3.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 459 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,497 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15642 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 17,305 | 85.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 729 | 3.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 349 | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 292 | 1.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 349 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 232 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 610 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 327 | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15642 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 64 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,104 | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,677 | 8.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,193 | 10.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,364 | 6.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,711 | 13.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,833 | 19.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,805 | 18.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,044 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,398 | 11.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15642 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 144 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 848 | 4.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,401 | 16.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 10,397 | 51.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,660 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 743 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15642 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 14,938 | 77.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 87 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,350 | 12.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1,602 | 8.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 34 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 135 | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 65 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15642 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 847 | 4.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,878 | 30.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 8,289 | 43.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,250 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15642 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 401 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,030 | 6.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,791 | 11.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,487 | 21.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,606 | 28.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,720 | 22.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,178 | 7.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 43 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15642 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,626 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $587 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $894 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.93 | 2.38 |
Households (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,264 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 10,995 | 57.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,341 | 22.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,879 | 14.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,543 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,496 | 28.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 6,836 | 35.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.42 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15642 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,906 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,107 | 27.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 11,575 | 61.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 628 | 3.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,412 | 7.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,998 | 21.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15642 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,062 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 645 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 468 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,984 | 49.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,248 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,717 | 17.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 36,967 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,937 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 46,693 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,132 | 13.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 308 | 5.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,033 | 49.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,791 | 45.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15642 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 44,008 | 93.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,431 | 5.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,437 | 59.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 889 | 36.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 239 | 9.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 105 | 4.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15642 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 46,029 | 98.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 245 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 826 | 337.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 826 | 337.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 826 | 337.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 282 | 115.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 121 | 49.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 7 | 2.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 66 | 26.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 9.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15642 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 44,699 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 43,627 | 97.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,072 | 2.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 276 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 573 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 223 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15642 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,264 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,827 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
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