15944 ZIP Code — New Florence, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15944 is located in New Florence, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 65.12 square miles and serves a population of 3,149 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15944

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $158,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,682. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15944 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,149

population

65.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15944 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15944

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15944. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Florence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15949 Robinson (4.6 mi) 15923 Bolivar (5 mi) 15954 Seward (5.5 mi) 15906 Johnstown (6.8 mi) 15905 Johnstown (7.3 mi) 15920 Armagh (8 mi) 15915 Johnstown (8.9 mi) 15901 Johnstown (9.4 mi) 15717 Blairsville (9.8 mi) 15627 Derry (10.7 mi) 15531 Boswell (10.9 mi) 15658 Ligonier (11.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,149
Population density	48 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	65.12 sq mi
Water area	0.55 sq mi
Latitude	40.3560
Longitude	-79.0854
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	39.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,149

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$70,682

Median household income

$36,907

Per capita income

$158,100

Median home value

$639

Median monthly rent

88.2%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,344

Housing units

19.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

129

Under 5

132

5–9

124

10–14

126

15–19

20–24

169

25–34

173

185

35–44

189

176

45–54

180

102

55–59

104

153

60–64

157

195

65–74

200

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	753	23.9%
18 and over	2,396	76.1%
65 and over	622	19.8%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,045	94.2%
Two or more races	101	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	84	2.6%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	38.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.6%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 13.4%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 10.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	13.4%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	10.6%
Median income	$70,682

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.4%

$50k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 29.0%

$300k–$500k 8.5%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$158,100
Median rent / month	$639
Owner occupied	88.2%
Renter occupied	11.8%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	3.6%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	19.5%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	7.5%
1939 or earlier	15.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	24.6%
3 bedrooms	52.4%
4 bedrooms	9.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	35.9%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.7%
Electricity	15.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	38.6%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	627	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	103	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	219	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	235	19.8%
Households with children under 18	314	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	440	37.2%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.1%	20.2%
Married	55.4%	55.9%
Separated	2.2%	3.8%
Widowed	2.7%	15.7%
Divorced	14.7%	4.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	7.7%
Kindergarten	46	7.0%
Elementary school	321	49.2%
High school	151	23.1%
College / grad school	85	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 12.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Manufacturing 9.4%

Retail trade 8.3%

Other services 7.4%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Public administration 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.8%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.8%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	19.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	19.1%
Self-employed	5.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.3%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	1.9%
Walk	3.1%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 5.9%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 18.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	35.9%
High cholesterol	35.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	11.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	240	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	10.5%
18–64 years	21.9%
65 and over	33.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,888	91.7%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,146	99.9%
Born in same state	3,100	98.4%
Born in different state	2,679	85.1%
Foreign born	46	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	607	19.3%
French	258	8.2%
Arab	124	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	110	3.5%
Irish	34	1.1%
Polish	26	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.6%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15944

What city is ZIP code 15944 in?

ZIP code 15944 is primarily assigned to New Florence, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15944 in?

ZIP code 15944 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15944 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15944 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15944 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15944 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15944 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15944 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15944?

The median home value in ZIP code 15944 is $158,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 15944 in?

ZIP code 15944 observes the EST timezone.