15640 ZIP Code — Hutchinson, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15640 is located in Hutchinson, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.40 square miles and serves a population of 505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15640

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 $114,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,771. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15640 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

505

population

0.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15640 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15640

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15640. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hutchinson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	505
Population density	1,263 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.40 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2311
Longitude	-79.7283
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

505

Population

1,263

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$76,771

Median household income

$22,932

Per capita income

$114,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

162

Housing units

9.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	117	23.2%
18 and over	388	76.8%
65 and over	66	13.1%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	505	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.8%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 27.8%

$100k–$150k 27.2%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	27.8%
$100k–$150k	27.2%
Median income	$76,771

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 38.8%

$100k–$150k 36.7%

$200k–$300k 14.4%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

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	22.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	21.9%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	47.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	69.3%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	3.6%
2 vehicles	66.9%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	39.6%
Fuel oil	36.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	99	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	44	26.0%
Households with children under 18	49	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	30.2%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.3%	19.3%
Married	46.9%	51.9%
Separated	0.0%	6.6%
Widowed	6.8%	12.2%
Divorced	12.1%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 29.6%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	12.6%
Kindergarten	12	11.7%
Elementary school	36	35.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	42	40.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 30.1%

Manufacturing 23.8%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Other services 5.0%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	9.6%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.7%
Production & transportation	37.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.6%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	5.4%
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)	33.8

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 59.0%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	40.2%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	29.8%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	5.6%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	27.6%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.5%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	21.5%
No physical activity	21.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	12.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	64.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	12.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	24.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	43.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	436	86.3%
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)	505	100.0%
Born in same state	505	100.0%
Born in different state	491	97.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	79	15.6%
Irish	12	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	8	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15640

What city is ZIP code 15640 in?

ZIP code 15640 is primarily assigned to Hutchinson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15640 in?

ZIP code 15640 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15640 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 15640 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15640?

30% of residents in ZIP code 15640 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15640?

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

Is ZIP code 15640 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15640 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 15640 in?

ZIP code 15640 observes the EST timezone.