15628 ZIP Code — Donegal, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15628 is located in Donegal, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 1.81 square miles and serves a population of 389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15628

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 $158,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $57,031. 53% 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. An above-average commute of 57 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

389

population

1.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15628 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15628

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15628. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Donegal	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15462 Melcroft (2.3 mi) 15446 Indian Head (3.2 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (3.4 mi) 15610 Acme (3.9 mi) 15490 White (5.2 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (5.3 mi) 15622 Champion (5.4 mi) 15469 Normalville (6.3 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (7.2 mi) 15677 Rector (9.3 mi) 15425 Connellsville (11.2 mi) 15688 Tarrs (11.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	389
Population density	215 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	1.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0993
Longitude	-79.3743
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	40.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

389

Population

215

People per sq mi

52.2

Median age

$57,031

Median household income

$32,412

Per capita income

$158,300

Median home value

$1,056

Median monthly rent

61.3%

Home ownership

12.3%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

176

Housing units

25.0%

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	39	10.0%
18 and over	350	90.0%
65 and over	133	34.2%
Median age	52.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 5.1%

Group	Count	%
White	369	94.9%
Two or more races	20	5.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 5.8%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 5.8%

$50k–$75k 22.5%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 38.7%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	5.8%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	5.8%
$50k–$75k	22.5%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	38.7%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$57,031

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.3%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 0.9%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 17.9%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 8.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,300
Median rent / month	$1,056
Owner occupied	61.3%
Renter occupied	38.7%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	63.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.9%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	0.8%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	14.8%
1940–1949	1.2%
1939 or earlier	21.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	41.2%
3 bedrooms	39.1%
4 bedrooms	7.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	17.3%
2 vehicles	51.4%
3 or more	30.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.6%
Electricity	41.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	92	53.2%
Cohabiting couple	22	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	39	22.5%
Female householder, no spouse	20	11.6%
Households with children under 18	35	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	92	53.2%
Average household size	2.07

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	16.5%
Married	45.2%	68.4%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	8.3%	15.0%
Divorced	5.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 17.3%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 15.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	4	25.0%
Elementary school	2	12.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	10	62.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Construction 20.2%

Manufacturing 17.9%

Other services 13.3%

Professional & management 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.4%
Service	6.4%
Sales & office	2.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	27.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	29.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	60.6%
Carpool	34.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	56.6

Poverty

All people 12.3%

Under 18 years 25.6%

18 and over 10.9%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 57.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	35.8%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	38.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	9.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	27.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.2%
Depression	21.6%
Fair or poor health	17.0%
Poor mental health	14.2%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	22.6%
65 and over	22.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	61.4%
No insurance	5.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	91.5%
Spanish	3	0.8%
Other Indo-European	2	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	1	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	389	100.0%
Born in same state	389	100.0%
Born in different state	301	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	41	10.5%
French	39	10%
Arab	21	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	5	1.3%
English	2	0.5%
Polish	1	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.5%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15628

What city is ZIP code 15628 in?

ZIP code 15628 is primarily assigned to Donegal, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15628 in?

ZIP code 15628 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15628 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 15628 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15628 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 15628 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15628 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15628 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15628?

The median home value in ZIP code 15628 is $158,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15628 in?

ZIP code 15628 observes the EST timezone.