15068 ZIP Code – New Kensington, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15068 is a large ZIP code located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, within Westmoreland County with a population of approximately 36,199 residents. At $60,890, the median household income here runs below the Pennsylvania average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $154,300 are well below the national average, with 72.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $772 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 11% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is near the U.S. average. About 26.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, near the national rate. At 46.7, the median age is near the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 15014, 15144, 15030.
ZIP Code 15068 Data
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ZIP 15068 vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 15068 | PA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 7,172 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $60k | $73k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $200k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $772 | $994 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 44.6 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 10.9% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 26.5% | 25.2% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 15014 – Brackenridge
- 15144 – Springdale
- 15030 – Creighton
- 15049 – Harwick
- 15065 – Natrona Heights
- 15239 – Pittsburgh
- 15075 – Rural Ridge
- 15084 – Tarentum
- 15139 – Oakmont
- 15024 – Cheswick
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15014 | BRACKENRIDGE | 3,130 | $51,622 |
| 15144 | SPRINGDALE | 3,954 | $67,540 |
| 15030 | CREIGHTON | 1,053 | $53,702 |
| 15049 | HARWICK | 885 | $52,961 |
| 15065 | NATRONA HEIGHTS | 11,099 | $62,355 |