15693 ZIP Code — Whitney, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15693 is located in Whitney, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of 292 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15693

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 $132,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,208. 75% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15693 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

292

population

0.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15693 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15693

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whitney	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	292
Population density	596 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.49 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2514
Longitude	-79.4078
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	30.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	70.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

292

Population

596

People per sq mi

61.7

Median age

$75,208

Median household income

$27,235

Per capita income

$132,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

108

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	43	14.7%
18 and over	249	85.3%
65 and over	99	33.9%
Median age	61.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	292	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	70.0%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 23.4%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 52.4%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	23.4%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	52.4%
Median income	$75,208

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 25.0%

$100k–$150k 48.1%

$150k–$200k 26.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$132,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	29.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.5%
1939 or earlier	49.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.0%
3 bedrooms	36.3%
4 bedrooms	34.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.2%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	40.3%
Fuel oil	49.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	77.4%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	14	11.3%
Female householder, no spouse	14	11.3%
Households with children under 18	16	12.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	64	51.6%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	13.5%	11.4%
Married	75.4%	77.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.1%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 63.9%

Some college, no degree 5.2%

Associate's degree 18.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	29	64.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	16	35.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 37.1%

Retail trade 32.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.5%

Finance & real estate 14.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.1%
Service	34.0%
Sales & office	14.4%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
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)	0.0

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	75.0%
Retirement income	62.9%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	29.7%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart disease	5.8%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	27.0%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	21.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.6%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	9.3%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	12.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	21.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.0%
Under 18	32.6%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	14.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.5%
Public insurance	42.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	278	95.2%
Spanish	16	5.8%
Other Indo-European	16	5.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	292	100.0%
Born in same state	292	100.0%
Born in different state	261	89.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	8.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15693

What city is ZIP code 15693 in?

ZIP code 15693 is primarily assigned to Whitney, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15693 in?

ZIP code 15693 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15693 have a large retiree population?

75% of households in ZIP code 15693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15693 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 15693 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15693 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 15693 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15693 have a large veteran population?

21% of civilians in ZIP code 15693 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15693 in?

ZIP code 15693 observes the EST timezone.