15612 ZIP Code — Alverton, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15612 is located in Alverton, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 2.15 square miles and serves a population of 375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15612

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $130,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,125. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15612 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

375

population

2.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alverton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15683 Scottdale (1.6 mi) 15688 Tarrs (2 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (2.9 mi) 15639 Hunker (5.1 mi) 15428 Dawson (6 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (6.2 mi) 15479 Smithton (6.9 mi) 15698 Yukon (7.1 mi) 15425 Connellsville (7.4 mi) 15697 Youngwood (7.6 mi) 15672 New Stanton (7.7 mi) 15610 Acme (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	375
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	2.15 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1348
Longitude	-79.6002
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

375

Population

174

People per sq mi

38.3

Median age

$40,125

Median household income

$26,118

Per capita income

$130,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

154

Housing units

2.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	39	10.4%
18 and over	336	89.6%
65 and over	75	20.0%
Median age	38.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Two or more races 7.5%

Group	Count	%
White	347	92.5%
Two or more races	28	7.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 20.7%

$25k–$35k 23.3%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 18.1%

$75k–$100k 18.7%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.7%
$25k–$35k	23.3%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	18.1%
$75k–$100k	18.7%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
Median income	$40,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.9%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$130,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	51.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.2%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.03

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	5.2%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	42.5%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	19.7%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	33.7%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.5%
1 vehicle	12.4%
2 vehicles	50.3%
3 or more	22.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.2%
Electricity	14.0%
Fuel oil	19.2%
Wood	18.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	48.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	73	37.8%
Households with children under 18	29	15.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	19.2%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.4%	16.1%
Married	63.6%	74.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.6%
Divorced	0.0%	5.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 29.6%

Bachelor's degree 2.8%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	2.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	30	30.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	70	70.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.3%

Transportation & utilities 20.1%

Education & healthcare 18.9%

Other services 11.5%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.5%

Construction 4.5%

Retail trade 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	32.4%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	4.5%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.9

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	18.1%
Retirement income	24.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	14.0%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.4%
65 and over	22.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.8%
Public insurance	36.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	366	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)	367	97.9%
Born in same state	358	95.5%
Born in different state	358	95.5%
Foreign born	9	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	8	2.1%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	149	39.7%
Italian	51	13.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	9	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.5%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15612

What city is ZIP code 15612 in?

ZIP code 15612 is primarily assigned to Alverton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15612 in?

ZIP code 15612 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15612?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15612?

The median home value in ZIP code 15612 is $130,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15612?

The median household income in ZIP code 15612 is $40,125, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 15612?

ZIP code 15612 has an estimated population of 375 residents, with a density of 174 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15612 in?

ZIP code 15612 observes the EST timezone.