15601 ZIP Code — Greensburg, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15601 is located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 80.65 square miles and serves a population of 55,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412/878.
About ZIP code 15601
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $71,134. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
55,917
population
80.65
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Greensburg | Acceptable |
| Greensburg | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15606 Greensburg (2.1 mi)
15605 Greensburg (2.1 mi)
15634 Grapeville (3.4 mi)
15644 Jeannette (4.2 mi)
15623 Claridge (5.3 mi)
15675 Penn (5.4 mi)
15626 Delmont (6 mi)
15697 Youngwood (6.6 mi)
15636 Harrison City (6.7 mi)
15665 Manor (6.7 mi)
15611 Adamsburg (6.9 mi)
15692 Westmoreland City (7.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,917 |
| Population density | 693 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 80.65 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3320 |
| Longitude | -79.5344 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 724/412/878 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
55,917
Population
693
People per sq mi
46.1
Median age
$71,134
Median household income
$41,454
Per capita income
$198,900
Median home value
$828
Median monthly rent
73.9%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
19,650
Housing units
38.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
942
Under 5
982
1,305
5–9
1,360
1,326
10–14
1,383
1,899
15–19
1,981
1,800
20–24
1,876
3,145
25–34
3,280
2,958
35–44
3,084
3,406
45–54
3,552
1,875
55–59
1,955
1,991
60–64
2,077
3,583
65–74
3,736
1,991
75–84
2,077
1,152
85+
1,201
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,445 | 16.9% |
| 18 and over | 46,472 | 83.1% |
| 65 and over | 13,740 | 24.6% |
| Median age | 46.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.2%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
1%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,242 | 92.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,771 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 1,160 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 771 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 548 | 1% |
| Other race | 159 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.9% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.3% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 5.4% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
11.6%
$50k–$75k
17.1%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
17.5%
$150k–$200k
8.2%
$200k+
8.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.2% |
| $200k+ | 8.7% |
| Median income | $71,134 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.8%
$50k–$100k
7.4%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
22.0%
$200k–$300k
25.8%
$300k–$500k
19.2%
$500k–$1M
4.0%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $198,900 |
| Median rent / month | $828 |
| Owner occupied | 73.9% |
| Renter occupied | 26.1% |
| Vacant | 7.2% |
| Single-family detached | 72.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.1% |
| Electricity | 21.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 8.2% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,794 | 49.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,494 | 6.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,316 | 17.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,468 | 26.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,319 | 22.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 9,005 | 37.4% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.7% | 27.3% |
| Married | 52.8% | 48.7% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
30.9%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
14.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 38.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 571 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 659 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 4,110 | 34.0% |
| High school | 2,632 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 4,100 | 34.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Professional & management
8.7%
Finance & real estate
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Other services
5.4%
Construction
5.0%
Wholesale trade
3.5%
Public administration
3.3%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.3% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.2% |
| Government | 9.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.3% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
9.3%
18 and over
9.0%
Married-couple families
3.0%
Female-led households
20.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.2% |
| Retirement income | 31.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.1% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,504 | 7.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.0% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,993 | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 359 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 128 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 34 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 182 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,833 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 54,575 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 47,018 | 84.1% |
| Foreign born | 258 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,084 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 584 | 53.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,932 | 16% |
| French | 5,476 | 9.8% |
| Arab | 2,195 | 3.9% |
| Irish | 879 | 1.6% |
| English | 654 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 267 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 124 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.1% |
| German | 64 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.0% |
| Internet access | 92.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15601
What part of Greensburg is ZIP code 15601?
ZIP code 15601 covers a portion of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County.
What county is ZIP code 15601 in?
ZIP code 15601 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15601 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 15601 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the population of ZIP code 15601?
ZIP code 15601 has an estimated population of 55,917 residents, with a density of 693 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15601?
The median home value in ZIP code 15601 is $198,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15601?
The median household income in ZIP code 15601 is $71,134, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15601 in?
ZIP code 15601 observes the EST timezone.