| City: | Armbrust, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Westmoreland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:11:22 PM |
| Population: | 379 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2463, -79.5698 |
| Land Area: | 1.267 sq mi |
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Armbrust is a small unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, about 14 miles southeast of McKeesport and within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area. With just 379 residents in 172 households, it's a compact rural settlement where the local post office serves as the primary mail access point. The 65 PO Boxes handle mail for about 38% of local households.
Despite its PO Box classification, Armbrust isn't isolated from carrier delivery. The ZIP includes both city and rural carrier routes, meaning some residents receive mail at their doors while others rely on the post office. Route 819 runs through the community, connecting it to neighboring towns like Scottdale and Mount Pleasant.
This is an established, older community. The median age of 49.6 years and the absence of children under 18 in most households point to empty nesters and retirees. Nearly all housing predates 1939, giving the area a historic character. Home values average $312,100, and household incomes reach $113,363, both well above state medians.
What stands out is the work-from-home rate: 39% of workers don't commute. That's exceptionally high for a rural Pennsylvania community. Combined with the high incomes and older housing stock, Armbrust appears to be home to professionals who've chosen a quiet rural setting while maintaining careers in the Pittsburgh economy.
Street names reflect the rural character: a state route for through traffic and local roads named for the community and local families.
ZIP Code 15616 has 379 residents and 172 households (average 2.20 persons per household). The median age is 49.6 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.2% male and 43.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (96.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (0.5%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5%, 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: | 379Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 363Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 299.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $115,648Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 172Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $318,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.20Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.44Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 86 | 273 | 134 | 109 | 95 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 438 | 427 | 433 | 363 |
| Decennial Census | 23 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 379 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.6
Male Median Age: 49.7
Female Median Age: 49.5
| 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 | 3 | 9 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 18 | 3 |
| Female | 1 | 2 | 10 | 18 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 10 |
| Total | 4 | 11 | 37 | 27 | 8 | 32 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 40 | 6 | 23 | 33 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 13 |
| White: | 367 | 98.66% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.54% |
| Asian: | 2 | 0.54% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.27% |
| Total: | 372 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 213 | 56.20% | 49.7 years |
| Females: | 166 | 43.80% | 49.5 years |
| Total: | 379 | 100% | 49.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 363 | 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: | 363 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 363 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $115,648, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115,648. Family households earn a median of $115,904 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $115,904). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 45.4%, which is much 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 Management (100.0%).
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 | $0 | $19,360 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $100,912 | $108,294 | $113,363 | $115,648 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $6,860 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $101,544 | $108,721 | $113,705 | $115,904 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $34,659 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,105 | $0 | $85,234 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $68,994 | $73,904 | $76,433 | $0 |
| Employed: | 144 | 45.43% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 173 | 54.57% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 144 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 144 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $318,100, which is trails just behind the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $318,100. 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 100.00% (25.95% with a mortgage, 74.05% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower 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 | $0 | $87,400 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $312,700 | $309,000 | $312,100 | $318,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 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): | 48 | 25.95% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 137 | 74.05% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 185 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 185 | 100% |
In 2024, 5.40% 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 100.00%, 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%). Private coverage is 86.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 51.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). 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
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 86 | 27.13% |
| Some college, no degree: | 193 | 60.88% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 6.62% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 17 | 5.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 317 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 5.36% |
| Private Insurance: | 314 | 62.80% |
| Public Insurance: | 186 | 37.20% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 500 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 500 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 67.2% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 46 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 46 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15616 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 26 people with an annual payroll of $379,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 72Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $142,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $379,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 26Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15616 is located in Westmoreland 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 15616. It covers 1.267 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: | 1.267 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 15616 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.