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Westmoreland County
Seward, PA
15954
15954 ZIP Code — Seward, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15954 is located in
Seward ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Westmoreland County .
It covers approximately 20.26 square miles and serves a population of
2,409 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15954
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $42,115. 42% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 11% 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.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 15954 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,409
Population density
119 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
129
Geography
Land area
20.26 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
40.4096
Longitude
-79.0077
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
41.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.4%
21.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$42,115
Median household income
10.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 354 14.7% 18 and over 2,055 85.3% 65 and over 663 27.5% Median age 54.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
Group Count % White 2,342 96.5% Two or more races 42 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 18 0.7% Asian 13 0.5% Black or African American 8 0.3% Other race 4 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
59.6%
41.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.4%
21.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
0.7%
5.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 15.1% $10k–$15k 3.9% $15k–$25k 11.4% $25k–$35k 7.9% $35k–$50k 20.2% $50k–$75k 13.7% $75k–$100k 8.7% $100k–$150k 13.2% $150k–$200k 1.6% $200k+ 4.3% Median income $42,115
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $76,000 Median rent / month $588 Owner occupied 84.3% Renter occupied 15.7% Vacant 6.9% Single-family detached 60.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 14.5% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 1.94
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 10.0% 2000–2009 1.5% 1990–1999 7.3% 1980–1989 10.1% 1970–1979 14.2% 1960–1969 14.1% 1950–1959 13.0% 1940–1949 13.0% 1939 or earlier 16.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.5% 1 bedroom 16.8% 2 bedrooms 23.1% 3 bedrooms 49.3% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 0.8%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.9% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 43.5% 3 or more 20.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 26.9% Propane / LP gas 16.7% Fuel oil 43.5% Wood 11.1% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 596 50.0% Cohabiting couple 21 1.8% Male householder, no spouse 331 27.8% Female householder, no spouse 244 20.5% Households with children under 18 198 16.6% Households with seniors (65+) 516 43.3% Average household size 2.02
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.8% 14.9% Married 47.8% 61.2% Separated 2.2% 1.3% Widowed 12.5% 11.7% Divorced 8.7% 10.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 94.6% Bachelor's or higher 10.8%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 6.1% Kindergarten 2 0.6% Elementary school 180 52.5% High school 98 28.6% College / grad school 42 12.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Public administration
18.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Professional & management
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
1.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 32.9% Service 17.2% Sales & office 23.5% Natural resources & construction 15.7% Production & transportation 10.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 68.6% Government 28.4% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.2% Carpool 6.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.1% Work from home 5.5% Other means 1.2% Avg commute (minutes) 28.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.2%
Female-led households
42.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.2% Retirement income 24.2% Supplemental Security 4.6% Cash public assistance 2.1% Food stamps / SNAP 15.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.2% High blood pressure 35.5% High cholesterol 35.8% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.9% Stroke 3.4% Asthma 10.1% Arthritis 32.1% Kidney disease 3.1% Pulmonary disease 8.7% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.7% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 34.2% Depression 23.2% Fair or poor health 15.5% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.2% Visited dentist 62.5% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 15.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 289 14.1%
Disability % Any disability 24.8% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 19.7% 65 and over 44.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 66.8% Public insurance 55.5% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,367 98.3% 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) 2,393 99.3% Born in same state 2,383 98.9% Born in different state 2,201 91.4% Foreign born 10 0.4% Naturalized citizen 16 0.7% Not a US citizen 3 18.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 369 15.3% French 195 8.1% Arab 130 5.4%
Ancestry Count % English 117 4.9% Irish 24 1% Polish 19 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.5% Internet access 92.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15954
What city is ZIP code 15954 in?
ZIP code 15954 is primarily assigned to Seward, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15954 in?
ZIP code 15954 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15954 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 15954 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15954?
11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 15954 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 15954 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15954?
17% of residents in ZIP code 15954 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 15954 in?
ZIP code 15954 observes the EST timezone.
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