15679 ZIP Code
Ruffs dale, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15679 |
| City/Town: | Ruffs dale |
| County: | Westmoreland |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,501 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,417 |
| Per Capita Income: | $49,063 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,408 |
| Median Home Value: | $162,300 |
| Land Area: | 22.0 sq miles
57.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.1877, -79.6558 |
Population Information (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,501 | -- |
| Male: | 1,526 | 61.0% |
| Female: | 975 | 39.0% |
| Median Age: | 57.1 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 101 | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 16 | 0.6% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 25 | 1.0% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 59 | 2.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 98 | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 377 | 15.1% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 210 | 8.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 309 | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 246 | 9.8% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 208 | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 607 | 24.3% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 221 | 8.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 24 | 1.0% |
Housing Information (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $162,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $919 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,408 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,303 | 92.5% |
| Vacant housing units: | 105 | 7.5% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,141 | 87.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 162 | 12.4% |
Educational Attainment (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 2,202 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 55 | 2.5% |
| High school graduate: | 927 | 42.1% |
| Some college, no degree: | 510 | 23.2% |
| Associate degree: | 402 | 18.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 178 | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 130 | 5.9% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 14.0% |
Income Information (15679 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,417 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,692 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,352 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $49,063 / yr. |
Employment (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,276 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,176 | 92.2% |
| Unemployed: | 100 | 7.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,078 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,047 | 89.0% |
| Government workers: | 102 | 8.7% |
| Self-employed: | 27 | 2.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,216 | 88.6% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 59 | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 226 | 9.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 172 | 6.9% |
| Mexican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
Income Distribution (15679 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 18 | 1.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 61 | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 236 | 18.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 40 | 3.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 100 | 7.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 309 | 23.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 189 | 14.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 251 | 19.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 49 | 3.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 50 | 3.8% |
Commute to Work (15679 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,030 | 87.6% |
| Carpooled: | 56 | 4.8% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 7 | 0.6% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 56 | 4.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.2 min | -- |
Industry (15679 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 34 | 2.9% |
| Construction: | 48 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing: | 305 | 25.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 39 | 3.3% |
| Retail trade: | 72 | 6.1% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 112 | 9.5% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 99 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 141 | 12.0% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 210 | 17.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 25 | 2.1% |
| Other services: | 40 | 3.4% |
| Public administration: | 51 | 4.3% |
Poverty Status (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% |
| 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 (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,462 | 98.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,769 | 70.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,283 | 51.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 39 | 1.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (15679 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 787 | 60.4% |
| Social Security income: | 677 | 52.0% |
| Retirement income: | 377 | 28.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 82 | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 73 | 5.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 320 | 24.6% |
Housing Types (15679 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 987 | 70.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 9 | 0.6% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 2.8% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 373 | 26.5% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15679 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 16 | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 18 | 1.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 69 | 4.9% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 127 | 9.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 348 | 24.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 162 | 11.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 159 | 11.3% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 123 | 8.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 67 | 4.8% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 319 | 22.7% |
Bedrooms (15679 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom: | 53 | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 556 | 39.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 684 | 48.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 106 | 7.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 9 | 0.6% |
Heating Fuel (15679 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 184 | 14.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 15.6% |
| Electricity: | 321 | 24.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 461 | 35.4% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 1.2% |
| Wood: | 109 | 8.4% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.7% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15679 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 23 | 1.8% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 431 | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 439 | 33.7% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 410 | 31.5% |
Home Value Distribution (15679 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 280 | 24.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 117 | 10.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 133 | 11.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 90 | 7.9% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 372 | 32.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 82 | 7.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 67 | 5.9% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15679 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,338 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $608 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $919 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.90 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 |
Households (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,303 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 533 | 40.9% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 86 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 521 | 40.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 170 | 13.0% |
| Householder living alone: | 148 | 11.4% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 642 | 49.3% |
| Average household size: | 1.91 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.63 | -- |
Marital Status (15679 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 1,406 | -- |
| Never married: | 350 | 24.9% |
| Now married: | 566 | 40.3% |
| Separated: | 43 | 3.1% |
| Widowed: | 430 | 30.6% |
| Divorced: | 172 | 12.2% |
School Enrollment (15679 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 139 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 11 | 7.9% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 41 | 29.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 36.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 37 | 26.6% |
Veterans & Disability (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,313 | -- |
| Veterans: | 235 | 10.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,501 | -- |
| With a disability: | 417 | 16.7% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 213 | 51.1% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 204 | 48.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15679 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,419 | 96.7% |
| Different house: | 82 | 3.3% |
| Same county: | 47 | 57.3% |
| Different county: | 35 | 42.7% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of Birth (15679 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,456 | 98.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 45 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 45 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 45 | -- |
| Asia: | 0 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (15679 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,400 | -- |
| English only: | 2,353 | 98.0% |
| Language other than English: | 47 | 2.0% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 5 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 36 | 1.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15679 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,303 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,194 | 91.6% |
Ruffs dale, PA15679