15923 ZIP Code — Bolivar, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15923 is located in Bolivar, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 25.73 square miles and serves a population of 1,554 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15923

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,411. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 15923 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,554

population

25.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15923 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15923

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15923. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bolivar	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15949 Robinson (4.9 mi) 15944 New Florence (5 mi) 15627 Derry (5.6 mi) 15671 New Derry (7.2 mi) 15717 Blairsville (7.7 mi) 15658 Ligonier (8 mi) 15620 Bradenville (8.4 mi) 15661 Loyalhanna (9.4 mi) 15954 Seward (9.9 mi) 15920 Armagh (10.7 mi) 15650 Latrobe (11.3 mi) 15905 Johnstown (11.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,554
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	25.73 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	40.3531
Longitude	-79.1810
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	48.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,554

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$52,411

Median household income

$28,036

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$642

Median monthly rent

85.6%

Home ownership

8.1%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

567

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

136

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	400	25.7%
18 and over	1,154	74.3%
65 and over	355	22.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.3%

Two or more races 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,521	97.5%
Black or African American	21	1.3%
Two or more races	9	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.4%
Asian	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	18.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.7%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.7%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$52,411

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.1%

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 11.0%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$642
Owner occupied	85.6%
Renter occupied	14.4%
Vacant	10.6%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	10.6%
1970–1979	12.6%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	32.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	18.7%
3 bedrooms	58.2%
4 bedrooms	12.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	32.3%
3 or more	31.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	12.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	35.6%
Wood	13.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	309	53.1%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	130	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	122	21.0%
Households with children under 18	206	35.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	45.5%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.0%	14.6%
Married	48.5%	56.7%
Separated	1.2%	1.2%
Widowed	5.8%	18.5%
Divorced	11.6%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 11.4%

Associate's degree 15.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	35	9.4%
Kindergarten	36	9.7%
Elementary school	169	45.3%
High school	112	30.0%
College / grad school	21	5.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 18.2%

Construction 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 11.0%

Other services 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Professional & management 3.7%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.3%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	17.9%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.9

Poverty

All people 8.1%

Under 18 years 6.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.5%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	35.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	16.0%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	59.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	118	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	36.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	4.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,470	94.6%
Spanish	3	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,551	99.8%
Born in same state	1,551	99.8%
Born in different state	1,412	90.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.2%
Not a US citizen	3	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	247	15.9%
Arab	124	8%
French	89	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	83	5.3%
Irish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	79.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15923

What city is ZIP code 15923 in?

ZIP code 15923 is primarily assigned to Bolivar, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15923 in?

ZIP code 15923 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15923?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15923 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15923 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15923 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 15923 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15923?

The median home value in ZIP code 15923 is $108,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15923 in?

ZIP code 15923 observes the EST timezone.