ZIP Code 15379 in West Middletown, PA

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:West Middletown, Pennsylvania
City Alias:W Middletown
County:Washington County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:08:56 PM
Population:101 [See All]
Area Codes:412 / 724
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2427, -80.4250
Land Area:0.4 sq mi
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15379 - West Middletown, PA

ZIP Code 15379, West Middletown

Retirement
LocationWashington County, PA
Area0.4 sq mi
Population101
Households47
PO Boxes58 Regional Hub (123%)
Median Age57.5 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • The post office maintains 58 PO Boxes for just 47 occupied households, indicating the facility also serves residents from surrounding areas without carrier delivery.
  • With a median age of 57, this community skews significantly older than typical Pennsylvania towns.
  • The entire ZIP code covers only 0.4 square miles, making it one of the smaller delivery areas in Washington County.
  • Mail delivery uses a mix of one city carrier route and one rural route, reflecting the community's blend of town center and outlying areas.
  • Only four unique street names exist in the postal database: Main Street (east and west sections), West Middletown Street, College Street, and Oak Road.
  • The PO Box adoption rate of 1.23 means the post office serves beyond its immediate 101-person population, likely providing mail service to nearby rural households.

Postal Services and Community Character

The ZIP covers just 0.4 square miles and includes a mix of city carrier service (1 route) and rural delivery (1 route). Streets are few: East Main Street and West Main Street form the primary thoroughfare, with West Middletown Street, College Street, and Oak Road completing the short list. Median household income sits at $73,750, while median home values reach $107,500. Nearly all residents (98.4%) have high school diplomas, and work-from-home arrangements are modest at 39% of workers.

Street Name Patterns

Traditional Grid Directional Splits

The street names show a classic small-town layout with Main Street split into east and west sections. College Street hints at educational history, though no college appears in current data. The minimal street count reflects the ZIP's tiny 0.4-square-mile footprint.

Nearby Areas

Coraopolis Carnegie Scott Township McKees Rocks
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 15379 has 101 residents and 47 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 57.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.5% male and 45.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (89.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.0%, much lower than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:101Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:64Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:252.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$75,625Source: Census ACS
Households:47Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$109,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.15Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.88Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--115129881041101281211069210883716164
Decennial Census132------------------101--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 57.5

Male Median Age: 54.5

Female Median Age: 57.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male114422414144964112
Female112123021436723422
Total22654543557101687534
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:9093.75%
Black:55.21%
Hispanic:*11.04%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:96100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:5554.46%54.5 years
Females:4645.54%57.7 years
Total:101100%57.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:64100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:64100%
Total Native Population:64100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $75,625, which is falls short of the national median ($80,734), is up $30,000 (65.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $17,500. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $51,875 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $51,875 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 57.8%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (30.8%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$45,625$47,969$33,750$50,417$48,750$52,917$55,500$63,750$58,125$63,750$68,409$72,813$73,750$75,625
Median Family Income$52,500$48,125$51,250$62,500$61,250$54,167$60,000$66,875$63,750$59,583$56,250$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$28,250$28,125$22,188$21,875$0$0$40,500$41,563$42,188$42,813$43,750$43,750$0$0
Median Male Income$41,250$41,528$44,375$50,625$58,750$54,375$61,250$66,250$68,750$52,500$60,313$49,643$51,667$51,875
Median Female Income$28,333$28,125$43,750$43,750$53,750$63,750$0$0$32,500$30,417$30,000$27,500$23,750$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:2657.78%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:1942.22%
Total:45100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:415.38%
Service:830.77%
Sales and Office:519.23%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:830.77%
Production, transportation, and material moving:13.85%
Total Civilian Employed Population:26100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $109,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $19,700 (21.89%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $638 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$90,000$95,800$95,600$103,600$100,000$131,300$121,900$110,000$125,000$102,500$95,600$105,000$107,500$109,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$638$825$850$917$917$867$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):931.03%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2068.97%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:29100%

Occupied Housing Units:2952.73%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2647.27%
Total Housing Units:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:5396.36%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:23.64%
Total Housing Units:55100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 20.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 25.00 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 22.70 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.89%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:12.22%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2351.11%
Some college, no degree:48.89%
Associate's degree:817.78%
Bachelor's degree:715.56%
Graduate or professional degree:24.44%
Total:45100%
High school or higher:4497.78%
Bachelor's degree or higher:920.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:4660.53%
Public Insurance:2634.21%
No Insurance:45.26%
Total:76100%
Has Health Insurance:7294.74%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty25.0%29.6%10.5%14.3%12.0%23.5%15.6%16.0%22.7%13.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:15.26%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):736.84%
High school (grades 9-12):1157.89%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:19100%
Early Childhood:15.26%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):19100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 15379 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 32 people with an annual payroll of $2,019,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:71Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$520,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$2,019,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:32Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 15379 is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 15379. It covers 0.4 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Pittsburgh, PASource: Census
CBSA Number:38300Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,356,285Source: Census
MSA:Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census
Land Area:0.4 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:14Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:209.29 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:4283504Source: Census
Place Name:West Middletown borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


15380 | | 15378

Schools in ZIP Code 15379


We could not locate which school district 15379 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Avella El Center 1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
District: Avella Area School DistrictNearby
Avella Area Jshs 1000 Avella Rd
Avella, PA 15312
District: Avella Area School DistrictNearby
Brooke Intermediate School South 1305 Washington Pike
Wellsburg, WV 26070
District: Brooke County School DistrictNearby
Trinity North El Sch 225 Midlan Drive
Washington, PA 15301
District: Trinity Area School DistrictNearby
Mcguffey Ms 86 Mcguffey Drive
Claysville, PA 15323
District: McGuffey School DistrictNearby
Transformation Learning 3214 Constitution Blvd
Claysville, PA 15323
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Mennonite School 647 Eldersville Rd
Burgettstown, PA 15021
District: Private SchoolNearby
Gwens Montessori School 860 Allison Ave
Washington, PA 15301
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 15379


Bethany College 31 E Campus Dr
Bethany, WV 26032
Type: Post Secondary
Western Area Career & Technology Center 688 Western Avenue
Canonsburg, PA 15317
Type: Post Secondary
Washington Health System School Of Nursing 155 Wilson Ave
Washington, PA 15301
Type: Post Secondary
Penn Commercial Business/Technical School 242 Oak Spring Road
Washington, PA 15301-6822
Type: Post Secondary
West Liberty University 208 University Drive
West Liberty, WV 26074
Type: Post Secondary
Washington & Jefferson College 60 S Lincoln St
Washington, PA 15301
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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