15644 ZIP Code — Jeannette, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15644 is located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 22.14 square miles and serves a population of 18,665 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15644

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 $150,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,438. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15644 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

18,665

population

22.14

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15644 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15644

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15644. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jeannette	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15675 Penn (1.5 mi) 15634 Grapeville (1.6 mi) 15623 Claridge (1.8 mi) 15665 Manor (2.6 mi) 15636 Harrison City (2.7 mi) 15692 Westmoreland City (3.6 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (4 mi) 15601 Greensburg (4.2 mi) 15605 Greensburg (4.8 mi) 15606 Greensburg (4.8 mi) 15626 Delmont (5.4 mi) 15647 Larimer (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,665
Population density	843 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	22.14 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3423
Longitude	-79.6125
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

18,665

Population

843

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$61,438

Median household income

$37,872

Per capita income

$150,800

Median home value

$904

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

14.3%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

7,355

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

362

Under 5

387

577

5–9

617

398

10–14

427

410

15–19

438

315

20–24

337

1,125

25–34

1,204

1,093

35–44

1,170

1,053

45–54

1,127

623

55–59

667

925

60–64

991

1,285

65–74

1,375

622

75–84

665

228

85+

244

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,374	18.1%
18 and over	15,291	81.9%
65 and over	4,419	23.7%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,233	84.6%
Black or African American	1,029	5.4%
Two or more races	1,018	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	517	2.7%
Other race	225	1.2%
Asian	149	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$61,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.3%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 14.9%

$200k–$300k 20.8%

$300k–$500k 9.5%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,800
Median rent / month	$904
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	6.4%
1990–1999	4.3%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	14.2%
1950–1959	20.8%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	24.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	45.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.8%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.5%
Electricity	9.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,869	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	539	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,768	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	2,460	28.5%
Households with children under 18	2,128	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,234	37.4%
Average household size	2.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	23.8%
Married	53.8%	49.7%
Separated	2.0%	1.7%
Widowed	3.4%	14.9%
Divorced	11.0%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.5%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	190	5.6%
Kindergarten	388	11.4%
Elementary school	1,455	42.7%
High school	693	20.3%
College / grad school	680	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Professional & management 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Construction 6.4%

Other services 5.0%

Public administration 4.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	18.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.9%
Carpool	8.1%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	10.8%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 14.3%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 27.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.3%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	975	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	46.7%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,916	96.0%
Spanish	71	0.4%
Other Indo-European	20	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	29	0.2%
Other languages	22	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,218	97.6%
Born in same state	18,204	97.5%
Born in different state	15,471	82.9%
Foreign born	14	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	447	2.4%
Not a US citizen	211	47.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,156	16.9%
French	1,842	9.9%
Arab	577	3.1%
Irish	350	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	69	0.4%
English	67	0.4%
German	56	0.3%
Polish	34	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15644

What city is ZIP code 15644 in?

ZIP code 15644 is primarily assigned to Jeannette, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15644 in?

ZIP code 15644 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15644 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 15644 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15644?

The median home value in ZIP code 15644 is $150,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 15644?

ZIP code 15644 has an estimated population of 18,665 residents, with a density of 843 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15644?

The median household income in ZIP code 15644 is $61,438, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15644 in?

ZIP code 15644 observes the EST timezone.