15638 ZIP Code — Hostetter, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15638 is located in Hostetter, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.15 square miles and serves a population of 62 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
62
population
0.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15638 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15638
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Hostetter | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62 |
| Population density | 413 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2664 |
| Longitude | -79.3986 |
| 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 | 18.2% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 81.8% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
62
Population
413
People per sq mi
81.1
Median age
$0
Median household income
$26,640
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
31.3%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
74
Housing units
22.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
45–54
22
8
75–84
25
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 62 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 33 | 53.2% |
| Median age | 81.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 18.2% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 81.8% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
$15k–$25k
68.8%
$75k–$100k
31.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 68.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 31.3% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 31.3% |
| Renter occupied | 68.8% |
| Vacant | 55.1% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 10.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.93 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 55.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 44.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 69.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 68.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.3% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Fuel oil | 31.3% |
| No fuel used | 68.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 15 | 31.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33 | 68.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33 | 68.8% |
| Average household size | 1.29 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Married | 100.0% | 29.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 70.2% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
53.2%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
22.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 46.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
53.2%
Manufacturing
24.2%
Education & healthcare
22.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 75.8% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 24.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 100.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
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 | 68.8% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 33.4% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 31.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.1% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.9% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.6% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 65.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 53.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.8% |
| Public insurance | 53.2% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 62 | 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) | 62 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 62 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 62 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 77.4% |
| Internet access | 31.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15638
What city is ZIP code 15638 in?
ZIP code 15638 is primarily assigned to Hostetter, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15638 in?
ZIP code 15638 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15638 have an older population?
53% of residents in ZIP code 15638 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 15638 have a large retiree population?
69% of households in ZIP code 15638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15638 mostly rentals?
69% of occupied units in ZIP code 15638 are renter-occupied.
What is the population of ZIP code 15638?
ZIP code 15638 has an estimated population of 62 residents, with a density of 403 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15638 in?
ZIP code 15638 observes the EST timezone.