15779 ZIP Code — Torrance, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15779 is located in Torrance, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 8.24 square miles and serves a population of 527 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15779

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 $177,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,083. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 28% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 15779 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

527

population

8.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15779 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15779

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15779. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Torrance	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	527
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	8.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4137
Longitude	-79.2261
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	28.6%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

527

Population

People per sq mi

40.4

Median age

$50,083

Median household income

$9,660

Per capita income

$177,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.7%

Home ownership

48.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	58	11.0%
18 and over	469	89.0%
65 and over	12	2.3%
Median age	40.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.2%

Black or African American 8.1%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	471	88.2%
Black or African American	43	8.1%
Two or more races	13	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.6%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	65.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.7%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 34.9%

$50k–$75k 38.6%

$75k–$100k 12.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	34.9%
$50k–$75k	38.6%
$75k–$100k	12.0%
Median income	$50,083

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 8.3%

$100k–$150k 37.5%

$150k–$200k 40.3%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.7%
Renter occupied	13.3%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	75.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.83

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	31.8%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	35.5%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	18.1%
2 vehicles	74.7%
3 or more	7.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	14.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.0%
Fuel oil	42.2%
Wood	18.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	11	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	12	14.5%
Households with children under 18	31	37.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	11	13.3%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	71.9%	32.8%
Married	24.0%	42.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	7.3%
Divorced	4.2%	17.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.0%

HS graduate 74.8%

Some college, no degree 7.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	7.9%
Elementary school	46	73.0%
High school	12	19.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 54.1%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Agriculture & mining 13.5%

Retail trade 12.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.1%
Service	10.8%
Sales & office	15.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	56.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.5%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.1

Poverty

All people 48.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 54.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	13.3%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	31.1%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	25.9%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	22.8%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	84.9%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	43.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	50.7%
65 and over	16.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	27.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	527	100.0%
Spanish	7	1.3%
Other Indo-European	7	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	520	98.7%
Born in same state	520	98.7%
Born in different state	472	89.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	7	1.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	29	5.5%
French	12	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	1.7%
Arab	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	15.7%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15779

What city is ZIP code 15779 in?

ZIP code 15779 is primarily assigned to Torrance, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15779 in?

ZIP code 15779 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15779?

48% of residents in ZIP code 15779 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15779?

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 15779 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 15779 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15779?

The median home value in ZIP code 15779 is $177,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 15779 in?

ZIP code 15779 observes the EST timezone.