15677 ZIP Code — Rector, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15677 is located in Rector, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 24.82 square miles and serves a population of 376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15677

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 $176,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,917. 62% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15677 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

376

population

24.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15677 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15677

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15677. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rector	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15655 Laughlintown (3.4 mi) 15687 Stahlstown (4.1 mi) 15658 Ligonier (4.9 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (8.1 mi) 15531 Boswell (8.6 mi) 15628 Donegal (9.3 mi) 15462 Melcroft (10.8 mi) 15622 Champion (10.8 mi) 15501 Somerset (11 mi) 15650 Latrobe (11.5 mi) 15661 Loyalhanna (12 mi) 15620 Bradenville (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	376
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	24.82 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1755
Longitude	-79.2283
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	62.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

376

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$38,917

Median household income

$32,277

Per capita income

$176,500

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

82.7%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

370

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

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	47	12.5%
18 and over	329	87.5%
65 and over	139	37.0%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Black or African American 19.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Group	Count	%
White	288	76.6%
Black or African American	72	19.1%
Two or more races	16	4.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 10.4%

$25k–$35k 26.2%

$35k–$50k 28.2%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 1.5%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	10.4%
$25k–$35k	26.2%
$35k–$50k	28.2%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	1.5%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$38,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.0%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

$300k–$500k 6.6%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$176,500
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	82.7%
Renter occupied	17.3%
Vacant	50.1%
Single-family detached	89.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	23.7%
1940–1949	7.7%
1939 or earlier	45.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	16.5%
2 bedrooms	31.9%
3 bedrooms	29.4%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	51.0%
2 vehicles	22.8%
3 or more	18.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	37.6%
Fuel oil	51.5%
Wood	7.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	69	34.2%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	105	52.0%
Households with children under 18	38	18.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	59.9%
Average household size	1.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	8.6%
Married	50.7%	36.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	32.5%
Divorced	2.1%	22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.2%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	24	43.6%
High school	8	14.5%
College / grad school	23	41.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.7%

Manufacturing 28.2%

Public administration 9.0%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Professional & management 6.4%

Retail trade 4.5%

Other services 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.1%
Service	29.5%
Sales & office	7.7%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	10.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	12.8%
Other means	3.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	61.9%
Retirement income	58.4%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	14.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	12	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	27.7%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	20.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	54.5%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	17.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	361	96.0%
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)	376	100.0%
Born in same state	376	100.0%
Born in different state	309	82.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	94	25%
French	58	15.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	53.7%
Internet access	81.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15677

What city is ZIP code 15677 in?

ZIP code 15677 is primarily assigned to Rector, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15677 in?

ZIP code 15677 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15677 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 15677 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15677 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 15677 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15677 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15677 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15677?

The median household income in ZIP code 15677 is $38,917, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15677 in?

ZIP code 15677 observes the EST timezone.