15679 ZIP Code — Ruffs Dale, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15679 is located in Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 22.02 square miles and serves a population of 2,501 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15679

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $162,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,417. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15679 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,501

population

22.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15679 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15679

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15679. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ruffs Dale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15612 Alverton (2.9 mi) 15688 Tarrs (3.3 mi) 15683 Scottdale (3.8 mi) 15479 Smithton (4.4 mi) 15698 Yukon (4.4 mi) 15639 Hunker (4.6 mi) 15428 Dawson (5.8 mi) 15672 New Stanton (6 mi) 15089 West Newton (6.2 mi) 15697 Youngwood (6.8 mi) 15637 Herminie (8.1 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (8.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,501
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	22.02 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.1580
Longitude	-79.6454
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	47.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,501

Population

114

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$61,417

Median household income

$40,039

Per capita income

$162,300

Median home value

$919

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,246

Housing units

14.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

230

25–34

147

128

35–44

189

45–54

120

150

55–59

127

60–64

370

65–74

237

135

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	7.5%
18 and over	2,313	92.5%
65 and over	852	34.1%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 8.5%

Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

Asian 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,216	82.9%
Two or more races	226	8.5%
Hispanic or Latino	172	6.4%
Asian	59	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.8%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 23.7%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	23.7%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$61,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.5%

$50k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 32.6%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 5.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$162,300
Median rent / month	$919
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	4.9%
1990–1999	9.0%
1980–1989	24.7%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	8.7%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	22.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	39.5%
3 bedrooms	48.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	33.7%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.1%
Electricity	24.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Fuel oil	35.4%
Wood	8.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	533	40.9%
Cohabiting couple	79	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	521	40.0%
Female householder, no spouse	170	13.0%
Households with children under 18	148	11.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	642	49.3%
Average household size	1.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	18.0%
Married	40.3%	57.0%
Separated	1.2%	1.9%
Widowed	3.1%	11.1%
Divorced	30.6%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 23.2%

Associate's degree 18.3%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	7.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	29.5%
High school	50	36.0%
College / grad school	37	26.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.9%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Professional & management 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Retail trade 6.1%

Public administration 4.3%

Construction 4.1%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.2%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	8.7%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.2%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.0%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.1%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	24.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	14.5%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	235	10.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.7%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,400	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)	2,456	98.2%
Born in same state	2,456	98.2%
Born in different state	2,272	90.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	45	1.8%
Not a US citizen	9	20.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	257	10.3%
Italian	195	7.8%
Arab	73	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	55	2.2%
English	45	1.8%
Dutch	8	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.1%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15679

What city is ZIP code 15679 in?

ZIP code 15679 is primarily assigned to Ruffs Dale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15679 in?

ZIP code 15679 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15679 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 15679 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15679 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 15679 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15679 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15679 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15679?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 15679 in?

ZIP code 15679 observes the EST timezone.