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Westmoreland County
Smithton, PA
15479
15479 ZIP Code — Smithton, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15479 is located in
Smithton ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Westmoreland County .
It covers approximately 21.52 square miles and serves a population of
2,071 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724/878 .
About ZIP code 15479
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 $212,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($77,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Overall, ZIP code 15479 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,071
Population density
96 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
129
Geography
Land area
21.52 sq mi
Water area
0.25 sq mi
Latitude
40.1564
Longitude
-79.7283
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724/878
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.6%
41.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
21.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
16.6%
5.1%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$77,750
Median household income
$212,500
Median home value
18.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 361 17.4% 18 and over 1,710 82.6% 65 and over 375 18.1% Median age 50.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.3%
Group Count % White 1,989 95.6% Black or African American 68 3.3% Two or more races 14 0.7% Hispanic or Latino 9 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
28.6%
41.3%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
37.0%
32.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
17.8%
21.2%
22.4%
Over $200k
16.6%
5.1%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 4.6% $15k–$25k 3.8% $25k–$35k 5.7% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 13.5% $100k–$150k 10.0% $150k–$200k 13.6% $200k+ 13.3% Median income $77,750
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $212,500 Median rent / month $938 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 4.7% Single-family detached 86.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.34
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.8% 2000–2009 6.0% 1990–1999 9.8% 1980–1989 8.9% 1970–1979 11.7% 1960–1969 12.0% 1950–1959 11.4% 1940–1949 16.6% 1939 or earlier 18.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.1% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 63.9% 4 bedrooms 11.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 27.5% 2 vehicles 35.6% 3 or more 32.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.4% Electricity 7.9% Propane / LP gas 9.5% Fuel oil 40.5% Wood 0.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 544 59.6% Cohabiting couple 50 5.5% Male householder, no spouse 203 22.3% Female householder, no spouse 115 12.6% Households with children under 18 191 20.9% Households with seniors (65+) 263 28.8% Average household size 2.27
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.2% 17.5% Married 57.1% 66.3% Separated 3.4% 0.9% Widowed 2.2% 9.0% Divorced 13.0% 6.3%
Education
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 95.3% Bachelor's or higher 18.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 8.7% Kindergarten 30 8.4% Elementary school 172 48.2% High school 54 15.1% College / grad school 70 19.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
17.4%
Education & healthcare
16.5%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Public administration
0.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 36.8% Service 7.7% Sales & office 27.1% Natural resources & construction 9.9% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 86.9% Government 7.5% Self-employed 5.1% Unpaid family workers 0.5%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 90.3% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 0.1% Walk 2.8% Work from home 1.0% Other means 2.3% Avg commute (minutes) 26.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 32.9% Retirement income 28.1% Supplemental Security 6.1% Cash public assistance 3.6% Food stamps / SNAP 9.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 35.9% High blood pressure 33.2% High cholesterol 33.9% Diabetes 10.4% Heart disease 7.0% Stroke 3.0% Asthma 9.8% Arthritis 30.4% Kidney disease 2.8% Pulmonary disease 7.5% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 19.6% Binge drinking 19.8% No physical activity 23.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 33.4% Depression 22.3% Fair or poor health 13.7% Poor mental health 15.2% Poor physical health 10.5% No health insurance 9.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.0% Visited dentist 62.8% Cholesterol screening 89.8% Teeth loss 14.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 97 5.7%
Disability % Any disability 12.5% Under 18 6.1% 18–64 years 8.9% 65 and over 31.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.5% Public insurance 35.1% No insurance 2.1% Uninsured under 19 2.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,963 94.8% Spanish 9 0.5% Other Indo-European 9 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,071 100.0% Born in same state 2,054 99.2% Born in different state 1,941 93.7% Foreign born 17 0.8% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 349 16.9% French 136 6.6% Arab 115 5.6%
Ancestry Count % Irish 111 5.4% English 57 2.8% German 17 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 44.0% Internet access 86.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15479
What city is ZIP code 15479 in?
ZIP code 15479 is primarily assigned to Smithton, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15479 in?
ZIP code 15479 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Is ZIP code 15479 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15479 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 15479?
ZIP code 15479 has an estimated population of 2,071 residents, with a density of 96 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15479?
The median home value in ZIP code 15479 is $212,500.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15479?
The median household income in ZIP code 15479 is $77,750, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15479 in?
ZIP code 15479 observes the EST timezone.
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