ZIP Code 15689 in United, PA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:United, Pennsylvania
County:Westmoreland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:9:12:59 PM
Population:120 [See All]
Area Codes:724 / 878
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:40.2216, -79.4900
Land Area:0.362 sq mi
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15689 - United, PA

ZIP Code 15689, United

Retirement Unique ZIP
LocationWestmoreland County, PA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population120
Households60
PO Boxes50 (83% adoption)
Median Age56.5 years (Senior)
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 15666
Key Facts
  • The median age of 56.5 years is more than double Pennsylvania's state median, indicating a retirement-focused community
  • All 60 households are occupied with zero vacancy, showing stable year-round residency
  • The post office maintains 50 PO Boxes for 60 households, an 83% adoption rate that's unusually high for areas with street delivery alternatives nearby
  • With just 0.36 square miles of land area and 120 people, population density reaches 332 people per square mile
  • The median household income of $73,929 exceeds the national average, reflecting financial stability among older residents
  • ZIP 15666 surrounds this community and provides street delivery service to residents who prefer home delivery

Postal Services

This is a PO Box-only ZIP code, but residents aren't isolated. Street delivery comes from neighboring ZIP 15666, which surrounds this tiny 0.36-square-mile area. The single street in the ZIP+4 database, United Way, connects to the broader Westmoreland County road network. With a median household income of $73,929 and stable demographics, United represents one of Pennsylvania's quiet residential pockets where older residents have chosen simple, centralized postal service.

Street Name Patterns

Minimal Street Infrastructure

With just United Way in the postal database, this community's street infrastructure is minimal. The single street name reflects the simple, consolidated character of this tiny postal zone.

Nearby Areas

McKeesport - White Oak North Versailles Monroeville Wilmerding Pitcairn
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 15689 has 120 residents and 60 households (average 2.00 persons per household). The median age is 56.5 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 60.8% male and 39.2% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.3%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.8%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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:120Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:92Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:331.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:60Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.00Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.50Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--96195191275282258227290218202121745192
Decennial Census229------------------120--------
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: 56.5

Male Median Age: 56.7

Female Median Age: 56.2

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male810124003311101470900
Female0070201001037008603
Total81714410043141714781503
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:11898.33%
Black:10.83%
Hispanic:*10.83%
Asian:00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:120100%
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:7360.83%56.7 years
Females:4739.17%56.2 years
Total:120100%56.5 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:92100.00%
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:92100%
Total Native Population:92100.00%
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 $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $24,207 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $85,592. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). 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 49.4%, which is considerably 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 (54.8%).

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$24,207$24,803$24,797$36,167$40,924$41,761$0$78,365$85,592$82,396$79,615$71,875$73,929$0
Median Family Income$34,554$36,250$36,250$40,978$0$0$0$83,516$79,432$81,146$79,519$83,646$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$23,506$23,448$0$23,426$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$36,771$0$43,990$43,606$45,990$47,120$46,761$0$0$71,161$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$24,375$0$0$0$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:4249.41%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:4350.59%
Total:85100%
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:1023.81%
Service:2354.76%
Sales and Office:921.43%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:42100%
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 $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $157,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $96,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), 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$157,300$151,300$150,400$82,200$0$0$82,700$86,400$96,500$97,700$128,600$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1257.14%
$500 to $999:942.86%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:00.00%
Total:21100%
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$0$685$0$0$0$698$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):922.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1025.00%
Renter Occupied:2152.50%
Total Occupied Housing Units:40100%

Occupied Housing Units:40100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:40100%
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:2870.00%
Multi-Family Units:1230.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:40100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% 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 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 64.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 8.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 21.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 21.40 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (85.71%). College enrollment is 85.71%, 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:00.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):73100.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:73100%
High school or higher:73100.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
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:6251.24%
Public Insurance:5948.76%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:121100%
Has Health Insurance:121100.00%
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 Poverty0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%3.4%21.4%8.7%
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:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):214.29%
High school (grades 9-12):00.00%
College or graduate school:1285.71%
Total:14100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):214.29%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 15689 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 38 people with an annual payroll of $1,013,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:142Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:3Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$244,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,013,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:38Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 15689 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 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15689. It covers 0.362 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:0.362 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

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


15690 | | 15688

Schools in ZIP Code 15689


We could not locate which school district 15689 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.

Norvelt El Sch 163 Lilac Lane
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
District: Mount Pleasant Area School DistrictNearby
West Point El Sch 533 St Andrews Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
District: Hempfield Area School DistrictNearby
Wendover Ms 425 Wendover Jr High Dr
Greensburg, PA 15601
District: Hempfield Area School DistrictNearby
Mount Pleasant Area Jhs 265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
District: Mount Pleasant Area School DistrictNearby
Mount Pleasant Area Hs 265 State Street
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
District: Mount Pleasant Area School DistrictNearby
Trauger Mennonite Church School 4375 State Route 981
Mount Pleasant, PA 15666
District: Private SchoolNearby
Merakey Education Center 555 Rial Ln
Greensburg, PA 15601
District: Private SchoolNearby
Elizabeth Seton Montessori School 294 Frye Farm Rd
Greensburg, PA 15601
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 15689


Westmoreland County Community College 145 Pavilion Lane
Youngwood, PA 15697-1895
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 150 Finoli Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601-5860
Type: Post Secondary
Triangle Tech Inc-Greensburg 222 E Pittsburgh St Ste A
Greensburg, PA 15601-3304
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Vincent College 300 Fraser Purchase Rd
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
Type: Post Secondary
Saint Vincent Seminary 300 Fraser Purchase Road
Latrobe, PA 15650-2690
Type: Post Secondary
Seton Hill University 1 Seton Hill Drive
Greensburg, PA 15601
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 February 1, 2026.

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