15698 ZIP Code — Yukon, PA

Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15698 is located in Yukon, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County. It covers approximately 1.44 square miles and serves a population of 672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15698

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 $110,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $48,707. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 15698 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

672

population

1.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15698 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15698

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15698. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Yukon	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15089 West Newton (3.1 mi) 15672 New Stanton (3.3 mi) 15637 Herminie (3.7 mi) 15679 Ruffs Dale (4.4 mi) 15479 Smithton (4.8 mi) 15639 Hunker (4.9 mi) 15678 Rillton (5.1 mi) 15697 Youngwood (5.5 mi) 15611 Adamsburg (5.6 mi) 15083 Sutersville (6.2 mi) 15688 Tarrs (6.4 mi) 15018 Buena Vista (6.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	672
Population density	467 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	1.44 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.2161
Longitude	-79.6808
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	58.2%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

672

Population

467

People per sq mi

58.9

Median age

$48,707

Median household income

$29,512

Per capita income

$110,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

83.3%

Home ownership

1.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

317

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

103

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	138	20.5%
18 and over	534	79.5%
65 and over	191	28.4%
Median age	58.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	672	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.2%	41.3%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	32.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.2%	21.2%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.1%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 3.0%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 3.7%

$35k–$50k 44.0%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	3.0%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	3.7%
$35k–$50k	44.0%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
Median income	$48,707

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 46.8%

$150k–$200k 20.4%

$200k–$300k 3.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$110,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	83.3%
Renter occupied	16.7%
Vacant	18.3%
Single-family detached	64.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.7%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	10.6%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	70.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	22.6%
4 bedrooms	42.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	26.3%
2 vehicles	62.0%
3 or more	7.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	4.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	82.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	28.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	192	64.0%
Female householder, no spouse	24	8.0%
Households with children under 18	49	16.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	168	56.0%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.2%	10.8%
Married	27.6%	41.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	8.8%	48.0%
Divorced	49.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 73.4%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 4.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	9.0%
Kindergarten	39	39.0%
Elementary school	41	41.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	11	11.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 46.4%

Education & healthcare 28.1%

Professional & management 14.2%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Other services 2.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	47.1%
Service	8.8%
Sales & office	2.6%
Natural resources & construction	32.8%
Production & transportation	8.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 1.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	62.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.4%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	614	91.4%
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)	672	100.0%
Born in same state	672	100.0%
Born in different state	672	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	189	28.1%
Irish	175	26%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	66	9.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.6%
Internet access	79.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15698

What city is ZIP code 15698 in?

ZIP code 15698 is primarily assigned to Yukon, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15698 in?

ZIP code 15698 falls within Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15698 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 15698 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15698 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 15698 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15698 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15698 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15698 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15698 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15698 in?

ZIP code 15698 observes the EST timezone.