15949 ZIP Code — Robinson, PA

Indiana County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15949 is located in Robinson, Pennsylvania, within Indiana County. It covers approximately 1.27 square miles and serves a population of 683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15949

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 $74,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,739. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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. An above-average commute of 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 15949 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

683

population

1.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15949 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15949

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15949. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Robinson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15944 New Florence (4.6 mi) 15923 Bolivar (4.9 mi) 15717 Blairsville (5.4 mi) 15920 Armagh (5.9 mi) 15954 Seward (6.4 mi) 15748 Homer City (7.6 mi) 15627 Derry (9.2 mi) 15906 Johnstown (9.4 mi) 15671 New Derry (10.5 mi) 15961 Vintondale (11.4 mi) 15905 Johnstown (11.7 mi) 15620 Bradenville (12.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	683
Population density	538 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	1.27 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	40.4127
Longitude	-79.1299
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	60.5%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

683

Population

538

People per sq mi

40.0

Median age

$56,739

Median household income

$28,201

Per capita income

$74,700

Median home value

$1,030

Median monthly rent

86.0%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

227

Housing units

19.3%

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	184	26.9%
18 and over	499	73.1%
65 and over	152	22.3%
Median age	40.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Black or African American 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	663	94.7%
Hispanic or Latino	17	2.4%
Two or more races	17	2.4%
Black or African American	3	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	49.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.9%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	17.9%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 14.8%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	14.8%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$56,739

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 26.0%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$200k–$300k 24.2%

$300k–$500k 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,700
Median rent / month	$1,030
Owner occupied	86.0%
Renter occupied	14.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	12.9%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	2.3%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	6.4%
1940–1949	16.3%
1939 or earlier	28.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	46.6%
4 bedrooms	20.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	73.1%
Fuel oil	25.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	61.0%
Cohabiting couple	18	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	25	9.5%
Female householder, no spouse	60	22.7%
Households with children under 18	81	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	101	38.3%
Average household size	2.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.7%	30.0%
Married	67.9%	51.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.3%
Divorced	12.4%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 17.9%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	19.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	6.9%
Kindergarten	10	6.9%
Elementary school	112	77.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	12	8.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Finance & real estate 21.7%

Construction 18.8%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 2.9%

Professional & management 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Retail trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.1%
Production & transportation	16.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.4%
Government	3.7%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.0

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 16.3%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 66.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	26.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.8%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	16.6%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	19	3.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.6%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	75.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.0%
Public insurance	52.7%
No insurance	2.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	673	98.5%
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)	683	100.0%
Born in same state	683	100.0%
Born in different state	680	99.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	62	9.1%
Italian	41	6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	17	2.5%
Irish	15	2.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15949

What city is ZIP code 15949 in?

ZIP code 15949 is primarily assigned to Robinson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15949 in?

ZIP code 15949 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15949 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15949 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15949 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 15949 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15949?

The median home value in ZIP code 15949 is $74,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15949?

ZIP code 15949 has an estimated population of 683 residents, with a density of 540 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15949 in?

ZIP code 15949 observes the EST timezone.