| City: | Wendel, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Westmoreland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:02 PM |
| Population: | 161 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2959, -79.6869 |
| Land Area: | 0.087 sq mi |
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Wendel is a tiny unincorporated community in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, about 30 miles southeast of Pittsburgh. Just 161 people live here in 78 households. Despite its small size, this ZIP is classified as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery. The 72 PO Boxes serve 92% of local households directly.
The community skews older. Median age here is 55.6 years, considerably above the national average. Only 4 residents are under 18, and the population consists almost entirely of smaller households (2.1 people per home on average). With 75.6% of homes owner-occupied and a median home value of $222,500, Wendel has the feel of an established, stable neighborhood where longtime residents have aged in place.
Household income tells an interesting story. The median of $162,945 ranks this small community among the most affluent PO Box zones in western Pennsylvania. Education levels run high too: 39.2% of adults 25 and older hold bachelor's degrees or higher. Many residents commute to jobs in Pittsburgh and surrounding communities. Public transit use is notably high for a rural area, with 59 workers using transit and 90 carpooling.
Street names like Sycamore St, Apple St, and Hayward St give Wendel a classic small-town feel. The community sits just 5 miles from McKeesport and 7 miles from Monroeville.
For mail, residents rely entirely on the local post office. There's no street carrier delivery, so a PO Box isn't optional here. It's the only way to get your mail.
Street names like Sycamore and Apple reflect traditional small-town naming conventions.
ZIP Code 15691 has 161 residents and 78 households (average 2.06 persons per household). The median age is 55.6 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.8% male and 52.2% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (99.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 161Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 302Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,850.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $168,289Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 78Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $227,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.84Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 77 | 33 | 27 | 31 | 93 | 85 | 78 | 78 | 74 | 0 | 471 | 427 | 329 | 302 |
| Decennial Census | 70 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 161 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 55.6
Male Median Age: 42.9
Female Median Age: 62.3
| 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 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 6 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 42 | 8 | 0 | 17 | 6 | 1 |
| White: | 160 | 98.77% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 0.62% |
| Total: | 162 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 77 | 47.83% | 42.9 years |
| Females: | 84 | 52.17% | 62.3 years |
| Total: | 161 | 100% | 55.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 302 | 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: | 302 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 302 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $168,289, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $153,567 (1,043.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $168,289. Family households earn a median of $168,289 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $168,289). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $145,250, which is far above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $145,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 92.7%, which is markedly above 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 (49.2%).
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 | $14,722 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $143,453 | $156,250 | $162,945 | $168,289 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $142,839 | $155,750 | $163,305 | $168,289 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $111,719 | $137,361 | $91,563 | $145,250 |
| Employed: | 179 | 92.75% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 14 | 7.25% |
| Total: | 193 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 34 | 18.99% |
| Service: | 88 | 49.16% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 57 | 31.84% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 179 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $227,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $144,600 (174.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $227,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (82.05% with a mortgage, 17.95% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $82,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $224,700 | $232,100 | $222,500 | $227,500 |
| 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): | 64 | 82.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 14 | 17.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
In 2024, 45.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 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%). Private coverage is 100.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 48.10 percentage points since 2011. 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 elementary (53.93%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
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): | 57 | 54.29% |
| Some college, no degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 35 | 33.33% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 12.38% |
| Total: | 105 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 105 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 48 | 45.71% |
| Private Insurance: | 302 | 100.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 302 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 302 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 48.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 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): | 103 | 53.93% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 88 | 46.07% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 191 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 191 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15691 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 80 people with an annual payroll of $5,062,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 111Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,162,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $5,062,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 80Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15691 is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15691. It covers 0.087 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: | 0.087 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2163.03 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 15691 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 March 1, 2026.