15089 ZIP Code — West Newton, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15089 is located in West Newton, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 17.96 square miles and serves a population of 6,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15089

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 $163,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $55,472. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15089 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,294

population

17.96

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Newton	Acceptable
West Newton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15698 Yukon (3.1 mi) 15083 Sutersville (3.6 mi) 15637 Herminie (3.7 mi) 15479 Smithton (3.9 mi) 15018 Buena Vista (4.8 mi) 15678 Rillton (5.1 mi) 15012 Belle Vernon (5.8 mi) 15672 New Stanton (6.1 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (6.2 mi) 15037 Elizabeth (6.9 mi) 15135 Mckeesport (7.1 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (7.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,294
Population density	350 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	17.96 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.2121
Longitude	-79.7387
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

6,294

Population

350

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$55,472

Median household income

$33,159

Per capita income

$163,800

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

70.9%

Home ownership

14.2%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

2,341

Housing units

21.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

232

Under 5

219

105

5–9

100

128

10–14

121

148

15–19

140

20–24

358

25–34

339

355

35–44

337

484

45–54

459

284

55–59

270

345

60–64

327

443

65–74

420

195

75–84

185

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,055	16.8%
18 and over	5,239	83.2%
65 and over	1,408	22.4%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Black or African American 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	6,028	94.2%
Black or African American	130	2%
Hispanic or Latino	105	1.6%
Two or more races	89	1.4%
Other race	47	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.8%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	19.9%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.7%	5.1%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 13.2%

$35k–$50k 10.8%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 4.3%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	13.2%
$35k–$50k	10.8%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	16.2%
$150k–$200k	4.3%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$55,472

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 19.6%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$163,800
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	70.9%
Renter occupied	29.1%
Vacant	8.7%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.9%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	5.3%
1990–1999	8.7%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	18.6%
1940–1949	6.9%
1939 or earlier	27.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	13.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	37.5%
3 or more	24.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.4%
Electricity	22.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	18.1%
Wood	3.5%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,381	47.4%
Cohabiting couple	292	10.0%
Male householder, no spouse	643	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	595	20.4%
Households with children under 18	622	21.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,058	36.3%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	19.8%
Married	50.6%	52.8%
Separated	0.6%	0.6%
Widowed	4.9%	15.0%
Divorced	11.3%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.7%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 17.1%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	94	12.4%
Kindergarten	71	9.4%
Elementary school	244	32.2%
High school	221	29.2%
College / grad school	128	16.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.8%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Retail trade 14.4%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Professional & management 4.6%

Other services 4.0%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.2%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	10.2%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	7.2%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.8

Poverty

All people 14.2%

Under 18 years 10.1%

18 and over 15.0%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 17.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.2%
High blood pressure	35.1%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.1%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	63.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	461	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.9%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,843	92.8%
Spanish	9	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,265	99.5%
Born in same state	6,246	99.2%
Born in different state	5,637	89.6%
Foreign born	19	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.5%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,051	16.7%
French	899	14.3%
Arab	268	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	154	2.4%
English	67	1.1%
Polish	27	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15089

What city is ZIP code 15089 in?

ZIP code 15089 is primarily assigned to West Newton, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15089 in?

ZIP code 15089 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15089 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15089?

The median home value in ZIP code 15089 is $163,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 15089?

ZIP code 15089 has an estimated population of 6,294 residents, with a density of 351 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15089?

The median household income in ZIP code 15089 is $55,472, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15089 in?

ZIP code 15089 observes the EST timezone.