15639 ZIP Code — Hunker, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15639 is located in Hunker, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 10.92 square miles and serves a population of 1,924 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15639

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $179,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $73,363. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 36% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,924

population

10.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15639 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15639

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15639. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hunker	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15697 Youngwood (2.5 mi) 15688 Tarrs (3.3 mi) 15672 New Stanton (3.4 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (4.6 mi) 15698 Yukon (4.9 mi) 15612 Alverton (5.1 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (6.3 mi) 15683 Scottdale (6.6 mi) 15606 Greensburg (7 mi) 15605 Greensburg (7 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (7 mi) 15637 Herminie (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,924
Population density	176 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	10.92 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.2078
Longitude	-79.5879
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	33.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,924

Population

176

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$73,363

Median household income

$44,978

Per capita income

$179,600

Median home value

$1,286

Median monthly rent

56.1%

Home ownership

6.2%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

137

122

35–44

141

151

45–54

175

55–59

108

60–64

125

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	282	14.7%
18 and over	1,642	85.3%
65 and over	392	20.4%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Black or African American 0.7%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,886	97.3%
Two or more races	24	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.7%
Black or African American	13	0.7%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.7%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 8.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	8.2%
Median income	$73,363

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 10.6%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$179,600
Median rent / month	$1,286
Owner occupied	56.1%
Renter occupied	43.9%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	50.2%
Large apartment buildings	10.4%
Mobile homes	10.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	24.7%
1980–1989	15.9%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	15.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.1%
1 bedroom	6.2%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	47.8%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	39.3%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.2%
Electricity	35.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	14.0%
Wood	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	407	43.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	137	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	375	39.9%
Households with children under 18	153	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	283	30.1%
Average household size	2.03

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.7%
Married	61.1%	46.7%
Separated	0.5%	2.0%
Widowed	3.9%	16.6%
Divorced	7.8%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.9%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 21.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.1%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.7%
Kindergarten	17	4.7%
Elementary school	104	29.1%
High school	172	48.0%
College / grad school	59	16.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Transportation & utilities 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 7.8%

Wholesale trade 6.9%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Other services 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Retail trade 3.7%

Construction 3.1%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.0%
Service	7.1%
Sales & office	25.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	12.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	13.0%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.4%
Carpool	13.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 6.2%

Under 18 years 4.6%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 5.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	33.0%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.1%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.3%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	64.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	124	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	42.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.2%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,875	97.5%
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)	1,771	92.0%
Born in same state	1,763	91.6%
Born in different state	1,420	73.8%
Foreign born	8	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	153	8.0%
Not a US citizen	132	86.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	312	16.2%
French	269	14%
Irish	107	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	77	4%
English	43	2.2%
Polish	40	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15639

What city is ZIP code 15639 in?

ZIP code 15639 is primarily assigned to Hunker, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15639 in?

ZIP code 15639 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15639 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15639?

The median home value in ZIP code 15639 is $179,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 15639?

ZIP code 15639 has an estimated population of 1,924 residents, with a density of 176 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15639?

The median household income in ZIP code 15639 is $73,363, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15639 in?

ZIP code 15639 observes the EST timezone.