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Norvelt, PA
Census-designated place in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15674.
Population
987
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
551
ZIP codes
1
Norvelt and its ZIP codes
Norvelt at a glance
- Norvelt is 89% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $73,125 a year, 6% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,700 (19% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Norvelt, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Norvelt, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,125
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$205,700
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
50.3
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (266), Irish Americans (196), Italian Americans (184).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Norvelt.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
PPP loans
$76.4K
5 loans, 13 jobs reported
How people get to work
Norvelt, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home4.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Norvelt, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Norvelt
1 in or overlapping Norvelt. Population shown
Cities near Norvelt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalumetCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 2.2 |
| MammothCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 2 |
| Mount PleasantBorough | 4.5 mi | 1 |
| YoungwoodBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.9 |
| Bear RocksCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 3.2 |
| South GreensburgBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.7 |
| New StantonBorough | 6.2 mi | 4 |
| HunkerBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Southwest GreensburgBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| HostetterCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.7 |
| St. Vincent CollegeCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| GreensburgCity | 7.9 mi | 4 |
| Lawson HeightsCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 1.5 |
| YoungstownBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 8.7 mi | 1.2 |
| DonegalBorough | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Norvelt, PA in?
- Norvelt is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Norvelt, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Norvelt include 15674.
- What is the population of Norvelt, PA?
- About 987 people live in Norvelt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Norvelt?
- Nearby places include Calumet (0.9 mi), Mammoth (1.9 mi), Mount Pleasant (4.5 mi), Youngwood (5.1 mi), Bear Rocks (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023