15691 ZIP Code — Wendel, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15691 is located in Wendel, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.09 square miles and serves a population of 427 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15691

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $232,100.

Median household income is $156,250. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

427

population

0.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15691 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15691

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City	Status
Wendel	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	427
Population density	4,744 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2959
Longitude	-79.6869
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

427

Population

4,744

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$156,250

Median household income

$45,586

Per capita income

$232,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

4.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

142

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	48.7%
18 and over	219	51.3%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.5%

Two or more races 3.5%

Group	Count	%
White	412	96.5%
Two or more races	15	3.5%

Household income

Under $10k 12.0%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 42.3%

$200k+ 28.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	42.3%
$200k+	28.9%
Median income	$156,250

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 59.2%

$300k–$500k 28.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$232,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.01

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	42.3%
1970–1979	10.6%
1960–1969	40.8%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	77.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.0%
2 vehicles	10.6%
3 or more	77.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.9%
Electricity	42.3%
Fuel oil	28.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	59.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	28.9%
Male householder, no spouse	17	12.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	75	52.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.0%	53.6%
Married	59.2%	23.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	28.9%	22.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 17.4%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 27.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 15.1%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	105	54.1%
High school	89	45.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 31.6%

Other services 26.6%

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.2%
Service	31.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.3%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.7%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.0%
Carpool	45.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 4.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

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

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.1%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.1%
Binge drinking	17.2%
No physical activity	23.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.8%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	13.5%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	67.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	12.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

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

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	413	96.7%
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)	427	100.0%
Born in same state	427	100.0%
Born in different state	358	83.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	295	69.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15691

What city is ZIP code 15691 in?

ZIP code 15691 is primarily assigned to Wendel, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15691 in?

ZIP code 15691 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15691 family-oriented?

49% of residents in ZIP code 15691 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15691?

The median household income in ZIP code 15691 is $156,250, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15691?

ZIP code 15691 has an estimated population of 427 residents, with a density of 4,908 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15691?

The median home value in ZIP code 15691 is $232,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 15691 in?

ZIP code 15691 observes the EST timezone.