15674 ZIP Code — Norvelt, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15674 is located in Norvelt, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.28 square miles and serves a population of 271 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15674

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 $142,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $67,788. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15674 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

271

population

0.28

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15674 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15674

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15674. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norvelt	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	271
Population density	968 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.28 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2076
Longitude	-79.4955
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

271

Population

968

People per sq mi

53.4

Median age

$67,788

Median household income

$39,115

Per capita income

$142,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

117

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	38	14.0%
18 and over	233	86.0%
65 and over	57	21.0%
Median age	53.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	271	100%

Household income

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 33.1%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 40.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	33.1%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	40.9%
Median income	$67,788

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 53.0%

$150k–$200k 37.6%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	93.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	27.6%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	35.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	15.7%
3 bedrooms	74.8%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.3%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.7%
Electricity	14.2%
Fuel oil	40.2%
Wood	26.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	8	6.3%
Female householder, no spouse	42	33.1%
Households with children under 18	18	14.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	35.4%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	0.0%
Married	69.8%	64.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	35.9%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 62.2%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 5.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	10	26.3%
Elementary school	28	73.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 28.3%

Manufacturing 22.9%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Information 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Retail trade 6.0%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.5%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	31.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.7%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.7%
Other means	7.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.1

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	43.3%
Retirement income	41.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	0.0%
High blood pressure	0.0%
High cholesterol	0.0%
Diabetes	0.0%
Heart disease	0.0%
Stroke	0.0%
Asthma	0.0%
Arthritis	0.0%
Kidney disease	0.0%
Pulmonary disease	0.0%
Cancer	0.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	0.0%
Binge drinking	0.0%
No physical activity	0.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	0.0%
Depression	0.0%
Fair or poor health	0.0%
Poor mental health	0.0%
Poor physical health	0.0%
No health insurance	0.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	0.0%
Visited dentist	0.0%
Cholesterol screening	0.0%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	64.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.6%
Public insurance	24.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	271	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)	271	100.0%
Born in same state	271	100.0%
Born in different state	259	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	33	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	11.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	92.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15674

What city is ZIP code 15674 in?

ZIP code 15674 is primarily assigned to Norvelt, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15674 in?

ZIP code 15674 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15674 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15674 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15674 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15674 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15674?

The median home value in ZIP code 15674 is $142,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15674?

ZIP code 15674 has an estimated population of 271 residents, with a density of 964 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15674 in?

ZIP code 15674 observes the EST timezone.