15448 ZIP Code — Jacobs Creek, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15448 is located in Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 0.95 square miles and serves a population of 204 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15448

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 $68,300.

Median household income is $55,938. 81% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% 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. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 15448 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

204

population

0.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15448 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15448

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15448. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacobs Creek	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	204
Population density	215 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	0.95 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.1345
Longitude	-79.7293
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

204

Population

215

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$55,938

Median household income

$24,904

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

15.7%

Unemployment

151

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

20–24

25–34

45–54

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	4.4%
18 and over	195	95.6%
65 and over	56	27.5%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	204	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	26.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	52.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$25k–$35k 10.0%

$35k–$50k 36.7%

$50k–$75k 53.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	10.0%
$35k–$50k	36.7%
$50k–$75k	53.3%
Median income	$55,938

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 81.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	40.4%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	29.1%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	60.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	16.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	33.1%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	53.3%
2 vehicles	46.7%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Fuel oil	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	25	27.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	18.9%
Female householder, no spouse	48	53.3%
Households with children under 18	9	10.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	63.3%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.9%	46.7%
Married	60.5%	16.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	36.8%
Divorced	18.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 56.8%

Some college, no degree 5.1%

Associate's degree 28.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	100.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 27.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Other services 20.2%

Education & healthcare 18.6%

Professional & management 7.0%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	38.8%
Sales & office	55.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

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

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	14.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	81.1%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	32.5%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	20.5%
No physical activity	23.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	85.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.8%
Public insurance	66.2%
No insurance	21.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	204	100.0%
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)	204	100.0%
Born in same state	204	100.0%
Born in different state	195	95.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	36	17.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	17	8.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.1%
Internet access	81.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15448

What city is ZIP code 15448 in?

ZIP code 15448 is primarily assigned to Jacobs Creek, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15448 in?

ZIP code 15448 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15448 have a large retiree population?

81% of households in ZIP code 15448 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15448?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15448 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 15448 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15448?

The median home value in ZIP code 15448 is $68,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15448 in?

ZIP code 15448 observes the EST timezone.