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ZIP Code 15479
Smithton, PA, Westmoreland County
Population
2,010
Land area
21.5sq mi
People per sq mi
93
City
Smithton
ZIP 15479 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 15479 at a glance
- ZIP 15479 (Smithton) is 68% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,852, 18% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $202,700 (20% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $898 a month.
Local data for ZIP 15479
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 15479, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,852
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$202,700
Median rent
$898/mo
Homeownership
69.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
44
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,084
$56.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$2.1M
31 loans
Campaign donations
$5,554
2% D, 21% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 15479, 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
84° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 15479?
- ZIP code 15479 is in Smithton, PA (Westmoreland County).
- What county is ZIP code 15479 in?
- ZIP code 15479 is mostly in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- How many people live in ZIP code 15479?
- About 2,010 people live in the 15479 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.