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Yukon, PA
Census-designated place in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15698.
Population
750
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
799
ZIP codes
1
Yukon and its ZIP codes
Yukon at a glance
- Yukon is about 2.7 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,100 (53% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Yukon, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yukon, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
12.0%
Median home value
$120,100
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.6%
Median age
29.2
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (170), German Americans (103), Polish Americans (93).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Yukon.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 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
$231K
9 loans, 34 jobs reported
How people get to work
Yukon, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yukon, 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 Yukon
1 in or overlapping Yukon. Population shown
Cities near Yukon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WyanoCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.2 |
| MadisonBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| HerminieCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.2 |
| HunkerBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AronaBorough | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| New StantonBorough | 4 mi | 4 |
| West NewtonBorough | 4.2 mi | 1 |
| SmithtonBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.1 |
| CollinsburgCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.8 |
| YoungwoodBorough | 6 mi | 1.9 |
| SutersvilleBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| IndustryCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| AdamsburgBorough | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| IrwinBorough | 7.6 mi | 0.8 |
| FellsburgCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yukon, PA in?
- Yukon is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Yukon, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Yukon include 15698.
- What is the population of Yukon, PA?
- About 750 people live in Yukon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yukon?
- Nearby places include Wyano (1 mi), Madison (2.2 mi), Herminie (3.6 mi), Hunker (3.9 mi), Arona (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023