15655 ZIP Code — Laughlintown, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15655 is located in Laughlintown, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 11.79 square miles and serves a population of 269 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15655

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 $138,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $40,368. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15655 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

269

population

11.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15655 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15655

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15655. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Laughlintown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15677 Rector (3.4 mi) 15531 Boswell (5.2 mi) 15658 Ligonier (6.2 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (7.1 mi) 15501 Somerset (9.7 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (10.4 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (10.6 mi) 15628 Donegal (12.3 mi) 15923 Bolivar (12.3 mi) 15510 Somerset (12.4 mi) 15563 Stoystown (12.6 mi) 15622 Champion (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	269
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	11.79 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.1755
Longitude	-79.1639
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

269

Population

People per sq mi

64.1

Median age

$40,368

Median household income

$29,407

Per capita income

$138,800

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

0.7%

Poverty rate

5.1%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	14	5.2%
18 and over	255	94.8%
65 and over	100	37.2%
Median age	64.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Group	Count	%
White	262	94.9%
Hispanic or Latino	7	2.5%
Two or more races	7	2.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	32.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.9%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 18.4%

$25k–$35k 25.9%

$35k–$50k 23.8%

$50k–$75k 6.8%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	18.4%
$25k–$35k	25.9%
$35k–$50k	23.8%
$50k–$75k	6.8%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
Median income	$40,368

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 40.0%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 21.9%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 4.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,800
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	45.8%
Single-family detached	88.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	5.5%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	4.1%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	21.8%
1939 or earlier	47.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.5%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	24.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.2%
2 vehicles	63.9%
3 or more	10.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	46.3%
Electricity	8.2%
Fuel oil	18.4%
Wood	27.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	103	70.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	28	19.0%
Female householder, no spouse	16	10.9%
Households with children under 18	12	8.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	55.8%
Average household size	1.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.2%	10.7%
Married	77.1%	72.5%
Separated	6.1%	4.6%
Widowed	0.0%	7.6%
Divorced	4.6%	4.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.6%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	18.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	2	18.2%
High school	7	63.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 37.6%

Retail trade 17.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Wholesale trade 8.6%

Education & healthcare 8.6%

Professional & management 6.5%

Other services 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.4%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	31.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.5%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 0.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.7%
Retirement income	39.5%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.4%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.0%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	21.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.0%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	12.5%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	67.8%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	23	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.5%
65 and over	20.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.3%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	0.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	264	98.1%
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)	269	100.0%
Born in same state	269	100.0%
Born in different state	234	87.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	96	35.7%
French	73	27.1%
Irish	16	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	8	3%
Arab	5	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.6%
Internet access	97.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15655

What city is ZIP code 15655 in?

ZIP code 15655 is primarily assigned to Laughlintown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15655 in?

ZIP code 15655 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15655 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 15655 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15655 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 15655 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15655?

The median home value in ZIP code 15655 is $138,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15655?

The median household income in ZIP code 15655 is $40,368, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15655 in?

ZIP code 15655 observes the EST timezone.