15616 ZIP Code — Armbrust, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15616 is located in Armbrust, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15616

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $309,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $108,294. 70% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15616 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

427

population

1.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15616 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15616

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15616. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Armbrust	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	427
Population density	336 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	1.27 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2463
Longitude	-79.5698
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

427

Population

336

People per sq mi

61.6

Median age

$108,294

Median household income

$45,461

Per capita income

$309,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

193

Housing units

9.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	72	16.9%
18 and over	355	83.1%
65 and over	168	39.3%
Median age	61.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.5%

Two or more races 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	425	99.5%
Two or more races	2	0.5%

Household income

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 7.6%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 49.5%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	7.6%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	49.5%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$108,294

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.5%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 15.5%

$300k–$500k 54.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$309,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	84.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.6%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	47.1%
1970–1979	8.1%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	40.5%
2 bedrooms	12.4%
3 bedrooms	28.1%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	28.1%
3 or more	51.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	67.6%
Fuel oil	13.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	158	75.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	4.3%
Households with children under 18	47	22.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	146	69.5%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.2%	0.0%
Married	74.5%	93.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.3%
Divorced	20.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 55.8%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	59	81.9%
High school	13	18.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 42.6%

Manufacturing 16.3%

Professional & management 14.7%

Construction 8.9%

Education & healthcare 8.9%

Other services 8.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	91.1%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.1%
Government	8.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	46.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	69.5%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	9.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	94.4%
Public insurance	41.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	427	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	427	100.0%
Born in same state	427	100.0%
Born in different state	316	74.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	85	19.9%
Italian	55	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.2%
Internet access	87.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15616

What city is ZIP code 15616 in?

ZIP code 15616 is primarily assigned to Armbrust, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15616 in?

ZIP code 15616 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15616 have a large retiree population?

70% of households in ZIP code 15616 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15616 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 15616 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15616 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15616 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15616?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 15616 in?

ZIP code 15616 observes the EST timezone.