15697 ZIP Code — Youngwood, PA
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15697 is located in Youngwood, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 1.79 square miles and serves a population of 2,933 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.
About ZIP code 15697
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $66,577. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 31% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
2,933
population
1.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15697 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15697
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15697. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Youngwood | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15639 Hunker (2.5 mi)
15672 New Stanton (2.6 mi)
15606 Greensburg (4.6 mi)
15605 Greensburg (4.6 mi)
15611 Adamsburg (5.2 mi)
15634 Grapeville (5.4 mi)
15698 Yukon (5.5 mi)
15688 Tarrs (5.8 mi)
15601 Greensburg (6.6 mi)
15675 Penn (6.7 mi)
15679 Ruffs Dale (6.8 mi)
15644 Jeannette (7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 2,933 |
| Population density | 1,639 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 129 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.2439 |
| Longitude | -79.5823 |
| 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 | 39.9% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
2,933
Population
1,639
People per sq mi
44.8
Median age
$66,577
Median household income
$34,813
Per capita income
$144,000
Median home value
$830
Median monthly rent
59.9%
Home ownership
4.2%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
968
Housing units
22.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
18
Under 5
22
68
5–9
86
98
10–14
124
79
15–19
100
104
20–24
132
154
25–34
195
131
35–44
164
223
45–54
280
103
55–59
129
73
60–64
91
110
65–74
139
115
75–84
145
22
85+
28
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 509 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 2,424 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 559 | 19.1% |
| Median age | 44.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Two or more races
4.5%
Other race
0.9%
Black or African American
0.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,741 | 89.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 143 | 4.6% |
| Two or more races | 139 | 4.5% |
| Other race | 28 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 25 | 0.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.9% | 41.3% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.3% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.5% | 21.2% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 1.9% | 5.1% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
6.9%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
17.6%
$75k–$100k
18.8%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
1.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 1.2% |
| Median income | $66,577 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.2%
$50k–$100k
19.0%
$100k–$150k
32.6%
$150k–$200k
22.6%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,000 |
| Median rent / month | $830 |
| Owner occupied | 59.9% |
| Renter occupied | 40.1% |
| Vacant | 9.8% |
| Single-family detached | 66.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 4.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.26 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 18.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.9% |
| 3 or more | 9.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.6% |
| Electricity | 30.7% |
| Fuel oil | 5.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 582 | 42.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 88 | 6.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 267 | 19.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 430 | 31.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 318 | 23.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 428 | 31.3% |
| Average household size | 2.11 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 26.9% |
| Married | 50.1% | 44.3% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 14.4% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.0%
HS graduate
41.5%
Some college, no degree
19.9%
Associate's degree
12.3%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
4.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 7.6% |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 323 | 43.8% |
| High school | 127 | 17.2% |
| College / grad school | 222 | 30.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Manufacturing
13.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Retail trade
11.1%
Other services
9.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.1%
Professional & management
6.0%
Construction
5.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.8% |
| Service | 24.8% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 89.6% |
| Government | 8.3% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.7% |
| Carpool | 12.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 3.8% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
4.2%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
5.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
7.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.2% |
| Retirement income | 15.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.5% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.2% |
| Depression | 22.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 63.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 112 | 4.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.3% |
| 65 and over | 43.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.4% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 0.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 2,893 | 98.6% |
| 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) | 2,930 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 2,930 | 99.9% |
| Born in different state | 2,516 | 85.8% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 3 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 365 | 12.4% |
| French | 184 | 6.3% |
| English | 128 | 4.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 100 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 68 | 2.3% |
| German | 16 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.6% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15697
What city is ZIP code 15697 in?
ZIP code 15697 is primarily assigned to Youngwood, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15697 in?
ZIP code 15697 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15697?
The median home value in ZIP code 15697 is $144,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 15697?
ZIP code 15697 has an estimated population of 2,933 residents, with a density of 1,640 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15697?
The median household income in ZIP code 15697 is $66,577, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15697 in?
ZIP code 15697 observes the EST timezone.