15672 ZIP Code — New Stanton, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15672 is located in New Stanton, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 11.17 square miles and serves a population of 3,410 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15672

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $224,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

The gap between median ($72,384) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 39% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

3,410

population

11.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15672 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15672

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15672. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Stanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15697 Youngwood (2.6 mi) 15698 Yukon (3.3 mi) 15639 Hunker (3.4 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (3.8 mi) 15637 Herminie (4.6 mi) 15678 Rillton (5.3 mi) 15634 Grapeville (5.6 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (6 mi) 15675 Penn (6.1 mi) 15089 West Newton (6.1 mi) 15606 Greensburg (6.3 mi) 15605 Greensburg (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,410
Population density	305 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	11.17 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.2441
Longitude	-79.6312
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	33.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,410

Population

305

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$72,384

Median household income

$44,939

Per capita income

$224,200

Median home value

$1,006

Median monthly rent

68.9%

Home ownership

4.3%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

1,169

Housing units

37.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

135

10–14

123

109

15–19

20–24

166

25–34

150

265

35–44

241

199

45–54

180

107

55–59

146

60–64

132

331

65–74

300

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	700	20.5%
18 and over	2,710	79.5%
65 and over	821	24.1%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.9%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	3,253	94.9%
Two or more races	103	3%
Asian	38	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.5%
Black or African American	16	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.3%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.2%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 13.7%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	13.7%
$100k–$150k	15.5%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$72,384

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%

$50k–$100k 6.2%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 19.3%

$200k–$300k 42.9%

$300k–$500k 17.6%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$224,200
Median rent / month	$1,006
Owner occupied	68.9%
Renter occupied	31.1%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	4.9%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	10.5%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	26.4%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	12.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	11.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.0%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.6%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	38.4%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.5%
Electricity	37.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%
Fuel oil	18.6%
Wood	2.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	754	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	137	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	261	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	290	20.1%
Households with children under 18	395	27.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	527	36.5%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.9%	26.3%
Married	53.8%	55.1%
Separated	3.2%	1.4%
Widowed	2.7%	10.2%
Divorced	7.3%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 21.1%

Graduate / professional 16.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	6.5%
Kindergarten	44	5.7%
Elementary school	270	35.2%
High school	273	35.6%
College / grad school	129	16.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%

Retail trade 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.7%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Construction 5.9%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Public administration 3.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.9%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 4.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.5%

Married-couple families 1.3%

Female-led households 5.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.0%
Retirement income	26.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.2%
High blood pressure	31.8%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	20.2%
No physical activity	21.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	12.2%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	9.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	65.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	245	9.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	1.7%
18–64 years	13.0%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.6%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	3.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,304	96.9%
Spanish	8	0.2%
Other Indo-European	8	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,352	98.3%
Born in same state	3,344	98.1%
Born in different state	2,813	82.5%
Foreign born	8	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	58	1.7%
Not a US citizen	45	77.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	420	12.3%
French	397	11.6%
Arab	95	2.8%
Irish	86	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.6%
Polish	21	0.6%
Norwegian	14	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15672

What city is ZIP code 15672 in?

ZIP code 15672 is primarily assigned to New Stanton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15672 in?

ZIP code 15672 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15672 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 15672 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 15672?

ZIP code 15672 has an estimated population of 3,410 residents, with a density of 305 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15672?

The median home value in ZIP code 15672 is $224,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15672?

The median household income in ZIP code 15672 is $72,384, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15672 in?

ZIP code 15672 observes the EST timezone.