15696 ZIP Code — Youngstown, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15696 is located in Youngstown, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 251 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15696

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 $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $68,125. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15696 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

251

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15696 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15696

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15696. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Youngstown	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	251
Population density	2,282 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2788
Longitude	-79.3655
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	45.6%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

251

Population

2,282

People per sq mi

54.6

Median age

$68,125

Median household income

$35,151

Per capita income

$107,700

Median home value

$1,018

Median monthly rent

80.4%

Home ownership

7.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

Unemployment

105

Housing units

21.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	7.2%
18 and over	233	92.8%
65 and over	55	21.9%
Median age	54.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Two or more races 2.7%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	242	93.8%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.7%
Two or more races	7	2.7%
Other race	2	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.6%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 23.2%

$75k–$100k 17.0%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	23.2%
$75k–$100k	17.0%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$68,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.3%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 13.3%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$500k–$1M 4.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,700
Median rent / month	$1,018
Owner occupied	80.4%
Renter occupied	19.6%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	85.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	7.1%
1990–1999	2.4%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	15.7%
1939 or earlier	44.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.2%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.1%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.7%
Electricity	8.0%
Fuel oil	2.7%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	62	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	6	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	10	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	34	30.4%
Households with children under 18	12	10.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	34.8%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	22.8%
Married	53.7%	50.9%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	0.8%	15.8%
Divorced	7.4%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.5%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.5%
Bachelor's or higher	21.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	5.4%
Kindergarten	1	2.7%
Elementary school	9	24.3%
High school	4	10.8%
College / grad school	21	56.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.8%

Manufacturing 24.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.8%

Professional & management 9.0%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 6.8%

Retail trade 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Public administration 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	6.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.5%
Production & transportation	24.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.7%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	1.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.5%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 7.2%

Under 18 years 6.3%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 7.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	42.0%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	19.6%
No physical activity	22.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	12.4%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	11.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	38.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.7%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	245	97.6%
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)	247	98.4%
Born in same state	247	98.4%
Born in different state	228	90.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	1.6%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	56	22.3%
French	34	13.5%
Arab	15	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	2.4%
Irish	2	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15696

What city is ZIP code 15696 in?

ZIP code 15696 is primarily assigned to Youngstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15696 in?

ZIP code 15696 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15696 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15696 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15696 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 15696 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15696?

The median home value in ZIP code 15696 is $107,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15696?

ZIP code 15696 has an estimated population of 251 residents, with a density of 2,261 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15696 in?

ZIP code 15696 observes the EST timezone.