15671 ZIP Code — New Derry, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15671 is located in New Derry, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 2.31 square miles and serves a population of 674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15671

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,012. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 15671 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

674

population

2.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15671 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15671

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15671. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Derry	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15627 Derry (1.6 mi) 15620 Bradenville (2.5 mi) 15661 Loyalhanna (3.4 mi) 15650 Latrobe (5.7 mi) 15670 New Alexandria (6.5 mi) 15923 Bolivar (7.2 mi) 15658 Ligonier (9 mi) 15717 Blairsville (9.1 mi) 15949 Robinson (10.5 mi) 15725 Clarksburg (11.2 mi) 15601 Greensburg (11.6 mi) 15944 New Florence (12.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	674
Population density	292 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	2.31 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3612
Longitude	-79.3173
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	43.5%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

674

Population

292

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$51,012

Median household income

$26,975

Per capita income

$136,200

Median home value

$996

Median monthly rent

75.3%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

222

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	195	28.9%
18 and over	479	71.1%
65 and over	101	15.0%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.2%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 4%

Group	Count	%
White	570	81.2%
Black or African American	38	5.4%
Two or more races	38	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	28	4%
Other race	28	4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 18.0%

$50k–$75k 29.5%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	18.0%
$50k–$75k	29.5%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	18.6%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
Median income	$51,012

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 34.2%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 12.2%

$200k–$300k 28.8%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,200
Median rent / month	$996
Owner occupied	75.3%
Renter occupied	24.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	77.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	37.3%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	17.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	8.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	30.8%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	7.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	66.1%
2 vehicles	31.2%
3 or more	2.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.7%
Electricity	45.8%
Fuel oil	14.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	146	49.5%
Cohabiting couple	20	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	67	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	62	21.0%
Households with children under 18	123	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	23.7%
Average household size	2.27

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	31.4%
Married	60.5%	64.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.4%
Widowed	5.3%	0.4%
Divorced	6.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 60.0%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 19.2%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	2.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	123	93.2%
High school	1	0.8%
College / grad school	5	3.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Manufacturing 25.3%

Finance & real estate 15.4%

Other services 12.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Professional & management 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	29.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	6.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.1%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 11.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 73.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.4%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	15.2%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.5%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	60.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	32.3%
18–64 years	2.4%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	633	93.9%
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)	674	100.0%
Born in same state	674	100.0%
Born in different state	650	96.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	187	27.7%
Italian	102	15.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	3	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.8%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15671

What city is ZIP code 15671 in?

ZIP code 15671 is primarily assigned to New Derry, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15671 in?

ZIP code 15671 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15671?

18% of residents in ZIP code 15671 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15671 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 15671 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15671?

The median home value in ZIP code 15671 is $136,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 15671?

ZIP code 15671 has an estimated population of 674 residents, with a density of 292 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15671 in?

ZIP code 15671 observes the EST timezone.