15688 ZIP Code — Tarrs, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15688 is located in Tarrs, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 2.08 square miles and serves a population of 814 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15688

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 $94,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,821. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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 15688 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

814

population

2.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tarrs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15612 Alverton (2 mi) 15639 Hunker (3.3 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (3.3 mi) 15683 Scottdale (3.5 mi) 15666 Mount Pleasant (5.1 mi) 15697 Youngwood (5.8 mi) 15672 New Stanton (6.3 mi) 15698 Yukon (6.4 mi) 15479 Smithton (7.7 mi) 15428 Dawson (7.9 mi) 15610 Acme (7.9 mi) 15089 West Newton (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	814
Population density	391 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	2.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1607
Longitude	-79.5835
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	38.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

814

Population

391

People per sq mi

44.2

Median age

$64,821

Median household income

$30,359

Per capita income

$94,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.9%

Home ownership

1.2%

Poverty rate

1.6%

Unemployment

306

Housing units

15.0%

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	169	20.8%
18 and over	645	79.2%
65 and over	191	23.5%
Median age	44.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	814	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.9%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 24.6%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	24.6%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$64,821

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.0%

$50k–$100k 42.8%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.9%
Renter occupied	2.1%
Vacant	7.4%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.9%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	18.9%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	3.5%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	8.3%
1939 or earlier	46.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.9%
1 vehicle	23.5%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	39.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.8%
Electricity	11.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Fuel oil	33.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	62.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	49	17.0%
Households with children under 18	97	33.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	45.7%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.5%	17.0%
Married	57.5%	55.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	19.9%
Divorced	10.6%	7.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 53.3%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 9.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	15.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	17.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	73	45.6%
High school	35	21.9%
College / grad school	24	15.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Manufacturing 19.6%

Retail trade 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Professional & management 7.2%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	2.0%
Sales & office	25.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.6%
Production & transportation	46.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	3.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.1

Poverty

All people 1.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.6%
Retirement income	47.8%
Supplemental Security	12.8%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	11.5%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.6%
Visited dentist	60.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.3%
Public insurance	28.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	769	94.5%
Spanish	18	2.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	2.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	814	100.0%
Born in same state	814	100.0%
Born in different state	794	97.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	152	18.7%
French	28	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	25	3.1%
Irish	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.5%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15688

What city is ZIP code 15688 in?

ZIP code 15688 is primarily assigned to Tarrs, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15688 in?

ZIP code 15688 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15688 mostly owner-occupied?

98% of occupied units in ZIP code 15688 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15688 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 15688 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15688?

The median home value in ZIP code 15688 is $94,400.

Does ZIP code 15688 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15688 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15688 in?

ZIP code 15688 observes the EST timezone.