15629 ZIP Code — East Vandergrift, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15629 is located in East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.13 square miles and serves a population of 701 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15629

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 $65,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $53,650. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15629 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

701

population

0.13

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15629 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15629

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City	Status
East Vandergrift	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	701
Population density	5,392 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.13 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.5971
Longitude	-79.5630
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	58.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

701

Population

5,392

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$53,650

Median household income

$26,528

Per capita income

$65,700

Median home value

$954

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

20.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

259

Housing units

18.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	131	18.7%
18 and over	570	81.3%
65 and over	80	11.4%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.1%

Asian 2.6%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	681	97.1%
Asian	18	2.6%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	41.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 12.8%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 24.9%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	12.8%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	24.9%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	13.7%
Median income	$53,650

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 35.6%

$50k–$100k 38.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,700
Median rent / month	$954
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	89.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	6.3%
1970–1979	0.5%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	10.2%
1940–1949	12.6%
1939 or earlier	59.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	40.4%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	48.0%
2 vehicles	29.3%
3 or more	15.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	88.2%
Electricity	10.9%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	109	34.0%
Cohabiting couple	22	6.9%
Male householder, no spouse	113	35.2%
Female householder, no spouse	77	24.0%
Households with children under 18	74	23.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	61	19.0%
Average household size	2.18

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.6%	38.3%
Married	32.6%	42.8%
Separated	1.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	3.4%
Divorced	13.5%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 8.9%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	18.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	15.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	47	41.6%
High school	29	25.7%
College / grad school	19	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.6%

Retail trade 20.8%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Construction 14.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Professional & management 3.9%

Other services 3.6%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.8%
Service	27.0%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	27.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	9.1%
Self-employed	13.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	20.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.6

Poverty

All people 20.4%

Under 18 years 38.2%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 30.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.4%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.8%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	9.9%
18–64 years	21.0%
65 and over	28.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.2%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	646	92.2%
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)	693	98.9%
Born in same state	693	98.9%
Born in different state	586	83.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	111	15.8%
French	41	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	3.4%
Norwegian	2	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15629

What city is ZIP code 15629 in?

ZIP code 15629 is primarily assigned to East Vandergrift, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15629 in?

ZIP code 15629 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15629?

20% of residents in ZIP code 15629 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15629?

The median home value in ZIP code 15629 is $65,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15629?

ZIP code 15629 has an estimated population of 701 residents, with a density of 5,563 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15629?

The median household income in ZIP code 15629 is $53,650, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15629 in?

ZIP code 15629 observes the EST timezone.