15489 ZIP Code — West Leisenring, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15489 is located in West Leisenring, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 1.24 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15489

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,800.

Median household income is $33,462. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 69% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 15489 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

322

population

1.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15489 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15489

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15489. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Leisenring	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	260 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	1.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9538
Longitude	-79.6940
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

260

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$33,462

Median household income

$20,436

Per capita income

$83,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

37.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

138

Housing units

3.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	80	24.8%
18 and over	242	75.2%
65 and over	94	29.2%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.2%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
White	313	97.2%
Two or more races	9	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.8%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 36.2%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	36.2%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	13.0%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
Median income	$33,462

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 37.0%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	55.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	37.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	23.9%
1939 or earlier	18.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.6%
3 bedrooms	68.8%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.4%
1 vehicle	24.6%
2 vehicles	26.8%
3 or more	23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.8%
Fuel oil	81.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	21.0%
Cohabiting couple	16	11.6%
Male householder, no spouse	34	24.6%
Female householder, no spouse	59	42.8%
Households with children under 18	43	31.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	85	61.6%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.4%	29.3%
Married	27.0%	21.1%
Separated	16.2%	0.0%
Widowed	23.4%	29.3%
Divorced	18.9%	20.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.6%
Bachelor's or higher	3.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	34.0%
Elementary school	17	34.0%
High school	16	32.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Construction 25.0%

Wholesale trade 21.6%

Professional & management 13.6%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	48.9%
Natural resources & construction	25.0%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.1%
Carpool	23.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 37.0%

Under 18 years 66.3%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	68.8%
Retirement income	49.3%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	18.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.5%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	62.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.4%
Under 18	42.5%
18–64 years	33.8%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.4%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	292	90.7%
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)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	286	88.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	63	19.6%
Arab	43	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	7.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15489

What city is ZIP code 15489 in?

ZIP code 15489 is primarily assigned to West Leisenring, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15489 in?

ZIP code 15489 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15489 have a large retiree population?

69% of households in ZIP code 15489 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15489?

37% of residents in ZIP code 15489 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15489?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15489 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15489 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15489 in?

ZIP code 15489 observes the EST timezone.