| City: | West Leisenring, Pennsylvania |
| City Alias: | W Leisenring |
| County: | Fayette County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:10:06 PM |
| Population: | 362 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 412 / 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9538, -79.6940 |
| Land Area: | 1.237 sq mi |
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West Leisenring sits in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, in the southwestern corner of the state. This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no street delivery available. All 362 residents must collect their mail at the post office, which maintains 145 PO Boxes for 142 households.
The community has deep roots. Of its 176 housing units, 98 were built before 1939, dating to the area's coal mining era. Another 42 are mobile homes, creating a mix of historic patch housing and newer manufactured homes. Despite modest home values (median $84,000), median household income reaches $103,125. How? Most residents commute out of town. Transportation and warehousing employs more workers here than any other sector.
Street names tell the story of an established small town. Numbered streets (1st through 5th) form a grid pattern typical of Pennsylvania company towns. Laurel Hill Road references the nearby Laurel Highlands region. Oak Street, Vine Street, and Crab Apple Lane reflect the wooded hillside setting.
Ownership runs high at 87%, with 124 owner-occupied homes and just 18 rentals. The median age of 46.4 years and low vacancy rates (19% total, only 2% seasonal) indicate a stable, year-round community rather than a vacation destination.
Numbered streets from 1st to 5th form a grid typical of Pennsylvania company towns, while names like Laurel Hill Rd reference the surrounding Laurel Highlands region.
ZIP Code 15489 has 362 residents and 142 households (average 2.55 persons per household). The median age is 46.4 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 44.8% male and 55.2% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.7%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 362Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 146Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 292.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 142Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $162,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.55Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.53Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 416 | 373 | 329 | 327 | 425 | 353 | 369 | 480 | 413 | 319 | 408 | 322 | 161 | 146 |
| Decennial Census | 389 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 362 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.4
Male Median Age: 44
Female Median Age: 47.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 11 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| Female | 4 | 16 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 33 | 6 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 15 | 19 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 29 | 14 | 24 | 15 | 22 | 47 | 25 | 37 | 14 | 21 | 10 | 5 | 10 |
| White: | 350 | 97.49% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.56% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 1.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.84% |
| Total: | 359 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 162 | 44.75% | 44.0 years |
| Females: | 200 | 55.25% | 47.3 years |
| Total: | 362 | 100% | 46.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 146 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 146 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 146 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $41,369 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $118,438 versus $31,899 for nonfamily households (a difference of $86,539). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $49,125, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $49,125 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 83.1%, which is much higher 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 (50.4%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,369 | $41,577 | $44,635 | $42,768 | $43,036 | $0 | $39,833 | $29,792 | $0 | $29,556 | $43,636 | $33,462 | $103,125 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $42,054 | $42,163 | $47,647 | $44,375 | $44,911 | $48,000 | $50,313 | $46,563 | $65,000 | $0 | $86,364 | $0 | $113,462 | $118,438 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $31,250 | $40,625 | $40,096 | $13,929 | $13,214 | $14,375 | $20,938 | $25,313 | $24,375 | $27,222 | $26,875 | $28,594 | $28,281 | $31,899 |
| Median Male Income | $22,308 | $35,357 | $46,250 | $22,273 | $0 | $0 | $41,094 | $35,333 | $42,917 | $36,953 | $0 | $41,875 | $55,577 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $20,149 | $16,797 | $0 | $20,402 | $0 | $0 | $50,577 | $47,500 | $52,857 | $55,795 | $41,908 | $42,750 | $45,813 | $49,125 |
| Employed: | 113 | 83.09% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 23 | 16.91% |
| Total: | 136 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 30 | 26.55% |
| Service: | 57 | 50.44% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 12.39% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 12 | 10.62% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 113 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $162,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $98,200 (152.72%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,000. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 50.00% (32.69% with a mortgage, 67.31% free-and-clear) and renters 50.00% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 24.64%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $64,300 | $61,300 | $63,100 | $41,500 | $67,100 | $71,800 | $72,100 | $70,800 | $66,500 | $57,300 | $74,100 | $83,800 | $84,000 | $162,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 52 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 52 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 17 | 16.35% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 33.65% |
| Renter Occupied: | 52 | 50.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 104 | 75.36% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 34 | 24.64% |
| Total Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 40 | 28.99% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 52 | 37.68% |
| Other Units: | 46 | 33.33% |
| Total Housing Units: | 138 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, 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%), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 23.60 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Insufficient data for school enrollment.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 3.68% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 41 | 30.15% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 13.24% |
| Associate's degree: | 52 | 38.24% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 14 | 10.29% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 6 | 4.41% |
| Total: | 136 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 131 | 96.32% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 20 | 14.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 120 | 78.43% |
| Public Insurance: | 33 | 21.57% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 153 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 153 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.0% | 11.0% | 8.3% | 18.7% | 23.6% | 15.8% | 16.3% | 26.2% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0% |
ZIP Code 15489 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 150Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15489 is located in Fayette 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 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 15489. It covers 1.237 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: | 1.237 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15489 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.
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 February 1, 2026.