15660 ZIP Code — Lowber, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15660 is located in Lowber, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.26 square miles and serves a population of 196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.
196
population
0.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15660 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15660
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15660. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Lowber | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 196 |
| Population density | 754 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2415 |
| Longitude | -79.7742 |
| 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 | 37.5% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
754
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$51,563
Median household income
$34,955
Per capita income
$103,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
75.2%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
128
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7
10–14
9
12
35–44
17
18
45–54
27
9
55–59
12
9
60–64
14
12
65–74
18
10
75–84
15
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 16 | 8.2% |
| 18 and over | 180 | 91.8% |
| 65 and over | 62 | 31.6% |
| Median age | 57.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.3% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
$10k–$15k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
32.1%
$50k–$75k
28.4%
$75k–$100k
17.4%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 32.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 28.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.6% |
| Median income | $51,563 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
24.4%
$50k–$100k
22.0%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
18.3%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $103,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 75.2% |
| Renter occupied | 24.8% |
| Vacant | 29.7% |
| Single-family detached | 77.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 60.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 58.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 7.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 13.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.9% |
| Electricity | 27.5% |
| Fuel oil | 48.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 47 | 43.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 62 | 56.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 15 | 13.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 52 | 47.7% |
| Average household size | 1.80 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.2% | 0.0% |
| Married | 65.8% | 42.1% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 39.3% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 18.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.9%
Some HS, no diploma
28.9%
HS graduate
26.1%
Some college, no degree
6.1%
Associate's degree
21.1%
Bachelor's degree
4.4%
Graduate / professional
9.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 67.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 16 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
52.8%
Manufacturing
23.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Construction
6.6%
Public administration
6.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.2% |
| Service | 28.3% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 34.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.8% |
| Government | 6.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.2% |
| Carpool | 14.2% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 6.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
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 | 57.8% |
| Retirement income | 9.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 18.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 18.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 36.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 34.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.2% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.0% |
| Binge drinking | 17.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.7% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 86.2% |
| Public insurance | 41.8% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 196 | 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) | 196 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 196 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 171 | 87.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 16 | 8.2% |
| Norwegian | 15 | 7.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 12 | 6.1% |
| Italian | 11 | 5.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 55.6% |
| Internet access | 61.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15660
What city is ZIP code 15660 in?
ZIP code 15660 is primarily assigned to Lowber, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15660 in?
ZIP code 15660 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15660 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 15660 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 15660 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 15660 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15660?
14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15660?
The median home value in ZIP code 15660 is $103,900.
What timezone is ZIP code 15660 in?
ZIP code 15660 observes the EST timezone.