15687 ZIP Code — Stahlstown, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15687 is located in Stahlstown, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 29.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,181 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15687

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $175,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,179. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% 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 15687 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,181

population

29.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15687 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15687

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15687. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stahlstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15677 Rector (4.1 mi) 15646 Jones Mills (4.2 mi) 15628 Donegal (5.3 mi) 15462 Melcroft (6.7 mi) 15655 Laughlintown (7.1 mi) 15622 Champion (7.2 mi) 15658 Ligonier (8 mi) 15446 Indian Head (8.1 mi) 15610 Acme (8.5 mi) 15490 White (10.4 mi) 15469 Normalville (10.7 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,181
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	29.91 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.1356
Longitude	-79.2869
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	46.4%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,181

Population

People per sq mi

54.3

Median age

$52,179

Median household income

$34,906

Per capita income

$175,000

Median home value

$485

Median monthly rent

91.1%

Home ownership

10.7%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

533

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

102

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	188	15.9%
18 and over	993	84.1%
65 and over	342	29.0%
Median age	54.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,169	98%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1%
Two or more races	12	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.4%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.1%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 6.1%

$35k–$50k 8.7%

$50k–$75k 26.0%

$75k–$100k 18.2%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	6.1%
$35k–$50k	8.7%
$50k–$75k	26.0%
$75k–$100k	18.2%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$52,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.9%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

$500k–$1M 10.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,000
Median rent / month	$485
Owner occupied	91.1%
Renter occupied	8.9%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	81.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	21.7%
1960–1969	14.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	51.5%
4 bedrooms	11.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	33.1%
2 vehicles	40.3%
3 or more	23.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	22.9%
Propane / LP gas	5.8%
Fuel oil	46.8%
Wood	15.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	350	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	89	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	82	15.2%
Households with children under 18	108	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	249	46.3%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.1%	15.1%
Married	66.8%	70.3%
Separated	0.0%	1.6%
Widowed	3.7%	7.6%
Divorced	5.4%	5.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 48.1%

Some college, no degree 10.9%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 14.6%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	88	45.8%
High school	54	28.1%
College / grad school	41	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 17.7%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Retail trade 14.6%

Construction 11.0%

Education & healthcare 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Professional & management 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 6.1%

Other services 4.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	15.4%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	19.3%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.8

Poverty

All people 10.7%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 11.7%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.4%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.4%
High blood pressure	35.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.5%
65 and over	30.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.3%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	0.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,139	96.4%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,181	100.0%
Born in same state	1,181	100.0%
Born in different state	1,079	91.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	162	13.7%
Italian	138	11.7%
French	78	6.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.6%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	82.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15687

What city is ZIP code 15687 in?

ZIP code 15687 is primarily assigned to Stahlstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15687 in?

ZIP code 15687 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15687 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15687 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15687 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 15687 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15687 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15687 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15687?

The median home value in ZIP code 15687 is $175,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15687 in?

ZIP code 15687 observes the EST timezone.