15617 ZIP Code — Arona, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15617 is located in Arona, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.50 square miles and serves a population of 255 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15617

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15617 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

255
population
0.50
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15617 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15617

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City Status
Arona Acceptable
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 255
Population density 510 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 129
Geography
Land area 0.50 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.2682
Longitude -79.6575
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 724
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 41.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.6% 32.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 24.3% 21.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.1% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

255
Population
510
People per sq mi
51.7
Median age
$87,500
Median household income
$51,257
Per capita income
$150,000
Median home value
$750
Median monthly rent
83.8%
Home ownership
5.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
132
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
5–9
4
6
10–14
5
8
15–19
6
9
20–24
7
13
25–34
10
11
35–44
7
44
45–54
31
15
55–59
10
12
60–64
8
17
65–74
12
6
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 183011.8%
18 and over22588.2%
65 and over4316.9%
Median age51.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or more races 2.3%
Other race 1.1%
GroupCount%
White24693.9%
Hispanic or Latino72.7%
Two or more races62.3%
Other race31.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 46.1% 41.3% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.6% 32.3% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 24.3% 21.2% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.0% 5.1% 7.1%
Under $10k 2.2%
$10k–$15k 2.9%
$15k–$25k 8.1%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 7.4%
$50k–$75k 18.4%
$75k–$100k 23.5%
$100k–$150k 16.2%
$150k–$200k 2.9%
$200k+ 16.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.2%
$10k–$15k2.9%
$15k–$25k8.1%
$25k–$35k2.2%
$35k–$50k7.4%
$50k–$75k18.4%
$75k–$100k23.5%
$100k–$150k16.2%
$150k–$200k2.9%
$200k+16.2%
Median income$87,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.4%
$50k–$100k 29.8%
$100k–$150k 15.8%
$150k–$200k 7.9%
$200k–$300k 31.6%
$300k–$500k 4.4%
$500k–$1M 6.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$150,000
Median rent / month$750
Owner occupied83.8%
Renter occupied16.2%
Vacant11.7%
Single-family detached95.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes1.3%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)1.91

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20095.8%
1990–19994.5%
1980–19893.9%
1970–19795.8%
1960–19691.3%
1950–19593.9%
1940–194931.2%
1939 or earlier43.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom2.6%
2 bedrooms31.8%
3 bedrooms55.2%
4 bedrooms10.4%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.4%
1 vehicle28.7%
2 vehicles40.4%
3 or more26.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas48.5%
Electricity5.9%
Fuel oil40.4%
Wood5.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family4633.8%
Cohabiting couple64.4%
Male householder, no spouse5540.4%
Female householder, no spouse2921.3%
Households with children under 182417.6%
Households with seniors (65+)3223.5%
Average household size1.88

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.7%13.3%
Married39.0%53.1%
Separated1.5%5.1%
Widowed0.0%21.4%
Divorced30.9%7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%
Some HS, no diploma 9.3%
HS graduate 41.7%
Some college, no degree 7.4%
Associate's degree 18.6%
Bachelor's degree 17.6%
Graduate / professional 1.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher86.3%
Bachelor's or higher18.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten38.1%
Elementary school1848.6%
High school1437.8%
College / grad school25.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.8%
Professional & management 19.8%
Education & healthcare 15.3%
Construction 11.3%
Transportation & utilities 9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%
Retail trade 7.9%
Other services 3.4%
Finance & real estate 1.7%
Wholesale trade 0.6%
Information 0.6%
Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts21.5%
Service19.8%
Sales & office20.9%
Natural resources & construction15.8%
Production & transportation22.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector94.9%
Government1.7%
Self-employed3.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone75.7%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home17.5%
Other means2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)22.6

Poverty

All people 5.9%
Under 18 years 6.7%
18 and over 5.8%
Married-couple families 2.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security20.6%
Retirement income12.5%
Supplemental Security0.0%
Cash public assistance1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP9.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity35.2%
High blood pressure30.4%
High cholesterol32.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Heart disease6.0%
Stroke2.6%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.2%
Kidney disease2.5%
Pulmonary disease6.5%
Cancer6.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking18.0%
Binge drinking21.0%
No physical activity21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep32.6%
Depression22.4%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health14.9%
Poor physical health9.5%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist65.8%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss11.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans177.6%
Disability%
Any disability14.1%
Under 1810.0%
18–64 years4.9%
65 and over55.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance80.8%
Public insurance25.9%
No insurance2.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only255100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)255100.0%
Born in same state255100.0%
Born in different state23190.6%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French2710.6%
Italian2610.2%
Irish83.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab31.2%
English10.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access53.3%
Internet access94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15617

What city is ZIP code 15617 in?

ZIP code 15617 is primarily assigned to Arona, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15617 in?

ZIP code 15617 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15617 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 15617 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15617?

The median home value in ZIP code 15617 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15617?

ZIP code 15617 has an estimated population of 255 residents, with a density of 515 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15617?

The median household income in ZIP code 15617 is $87,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15617 in?

ZIP code 15617 observes the EST timezone.

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