15678 ZIP Code — Rillton, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15678 is located in Rillton, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 528 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15678

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 $93,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,971. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15678 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

528

population

1.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15678 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15678

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15678. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rillton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15637 Herminie (1.5 mi) 15642 Irwin (2.3 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (3.3 mi) 15692 Westmoreland City (3.7 mi) 15647 Larimer (3.9 mi) 15018 Buena Vista (4.1 mi) 15665 Manor (4.6 mi) 15083 Sutersville (4.9 mi) 15135 Mckeesport (5 mi) 15698 Yukon (5.1 mi) 15089 West Newton (5.1 mi) 15672 New Stanton (5.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	528
Population density	400 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	1.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2843
Longitude	-79.7162
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	24.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

528

Population

400

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$41,971

Median household income

$28,222

Per capita income

$93,900

Median home value

$688

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

23.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

207

Housing units

15.6%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	88	16.7%
18 and over	440	83.3%
65 and over	94	17.8%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	508	93.6%
Two or more races	20	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	15	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	24.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	41.3%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 20.9%

$25k–$35k 4.0%

$35k–$50k 30.7%

$50k–$75k 11.6%

$75k–$100k 5.3%

$100k–$150k 24.0%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	20.9%
$25k–$35k	4.0%
$35k–$50k	30.7%
$50k–$75k	11.6%
$75k–$100k	5.3%
$100k–$150k	24.0%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
Median income	$41,971

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 59.8%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$93,900
Median rent / month	$688
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	87.0%
Large apartment buildings	5.9%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	47.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.0%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	69.3%
2 vehicles	16.0%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.3%
Electricity	2.2%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	57	25.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	114	50.7%
Households with children under 18	38	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	36.4%
Average household size	2.35

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	41.8%
Married	22.5%	29.1%
Separated	4.9%	0.0%
Widowed	12.3%	13.3%
Divorced	11.5%	15.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 51.8%

Some college, no degree 10.5%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 8.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	5.7%
Kindergarten	5	4.7%
Elementary school	48	45.3%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	47	44.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 21.1%

Retail trade 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Other services 10.7%

Professional & management 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.6%
Service	24.2%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	22.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.7%
Carpool	34.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.2

Poverty

All people 23.8%

Under 18 years 82.9%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.4%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	33.9%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.2%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	14.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	22.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.4%
Public insurance	46.2%
No insurance	11.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	509	96.4%
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)	528	100.0%
Born in same state	528	100.0%
Born in different state	479	90.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	168	31.8%
French	50	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	40	7.6%
English	21	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	70.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15678

What city is ZIP code 15678 in?

ZIP code 15678 is primarily assigned to Rillton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15678 in?

ZIP code 15678 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15678?

24% of residents in ZIP code 15678 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15678 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15678 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15678 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15678 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15678?

The median home value in ZIP code 15678 is $93,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 15678 in?

ZIP code 15678 observes the EST timezone.