15618 ZIP Code — Avonmore, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15618 is located in Avonmore, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 29.18 square miles and serves a population of 2,489 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15618

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 $115,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,875. 45% 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. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 15618 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,489

population

29.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15618 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15618

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15618. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avonmore	Acceptable
Avonmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15681 Saltsburg (2.6 mi) 15686 Spring Church (5 mi) 15725 Clarksburg (5.5 mi) 15613 Apollo (5.6 mi) 15684 Slickville (6.6 mi) 15690 Vandergrift (7.5 mi) 15641 Hyde Park (9.2 mi) 15774 Shelocta (9.3 mi) 15670 New Alexandria (9.6 mi) 15656 Leechburg (10.9 mi) 15632 Export (11.4 mi) 15632 Export (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,489
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	29.18 sq mi
Water area	0.40 sq mi
Latitude	40.5510
Longitude	-79.4500
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	51.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,489

Population

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$61,875

Median household income

$31,316

Per capita income

$115,500

Median home value

$678

Median monthly rent

82.6%

Home ownership

8.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,013

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

144

20–24

134

104

25–34

35–44

244

45–54

226

131

55–59

122

60–64

177

65–74

163

131

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	251	10.1%
18 and over	2,238	89.9%
65 and over	667	26.8%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.9%

Black or African American 1.4%

Two or more races 0.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,431	96.9%
Black or African American	35	1.4%
Two or more races	21	0.8%
Hispanic or Latino	20	0.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	23.4%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$61,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 13.7%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$115,500
Median rent / month	$678
Owner occupied	82.6%
Renter occupied	17.4%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	79.4%
Large apartment buildings	5.4%
Mobile homes	10.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	10.0%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	8.0%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	8.0%
1939 or earlier	43.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.6%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	54.5%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	45.5%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Electricity	18.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.4%
Fuel oil	15.7%
Wood	2.6%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	618	57.1%
Cohabiting couple	91	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	167	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	207	19.1%
Households with children under 18	153	14.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	454	41.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	18.9%
Married	52.0%	58.5%
Separated	2.7%	2.2%
Widowed	2.3%	15.7%
Divorced	5.0%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 49.6%

Some college, no degree 11.1%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	125	40.1%
High school	121	38.8%
College / grad school	64	20.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.0%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Professional & management 10.5%

Construction 9.3%

Retail trade 8.5%

Other services 8.5%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	15.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 8.2%

Under 18 years 4.1%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 10.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	7.5%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.4%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	60.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	189	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	39.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.1%
Public insurance	43.8%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,472	99.3%
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)	2,484	99.8%
Born in same state	2,464	99.0%
Born in different state	2,258	90.7%
Foreign born	20	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	538	21.6%
French	231	9.3%
Arab	62	2.5%
English	27	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	1%
Irish	21	0.8%
Norwegian	14	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	80.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15618

What city is ZIP code 15618 in?

ZIP code 15618 is primarily assigned to Avonmore, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15618 in?

ZIP code 15618 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15618 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 15618 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15618 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15618 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15618 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15618 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15618?

The median home value in ZIP code 15618 is $115,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 15618 in?

ZIP code 15618 observes the EST timezone.