| City: | Whitney, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Westmoreland County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:13:05 PM |
| Population: | 228 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2514, -79.4078 |
| Land Area: | 0.489 sq mi |
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Whitney's 15693 ZIP code serves 228 residents through a post office that maintains 78 PO Boxes. The median age of 51.6 years suggests a mature community where many residents have lived for decades. Street delivery reaches parts of the area through one city route and one rural route, but 72% of the 108 households maintain PO Boxes at the Whitney post office.
The post office handles mail for Charles Houck Road and Augusta Lane, which account for the majority of street delivery points. With 6 named streets in the ZIP4 database, Whitney maintains a compact street network that reflects its small size of 0.014 square miles. The median household income stands at $58,026, while the median home value reaches $105,300. The community's location in Westmoreland County places it within the greater Pittsburgh metropolitan area's outer reaches.
Whitney's street names reflect a mix of local family names (Leachman, Smolleck) and geographic features. Postal Lane directly acknowledges the post office's central role in this small community. The limited number of streets with delivery points underscores the compact nature of the settlement.
ZIP Code 15693 has 228 residents and 108 households (average 2.11 persons per household). The median age is 51.6 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.0% male and 57.0% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, 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: | 228Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 277Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 466.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $49,118Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 108Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $86,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.11Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.79Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 248 | 153 | 238 | 182 | 217 | 214 | 150 | 214 | 202 | 141 | 311 | 292 | 176 | 277 |
| Decennial Census | 189 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 228 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 51.6
Male Median Age: 52.5
Female Median Age: 51
| 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 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| Total | 13 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 40 | 43 | 8 | 11 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 |
| White: | 222 | 99.11% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 0.89% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 224 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 98 | 42.98% | 52.5 years |
| Females: | 130 | 57.02% | 51.0 years |
| Total: | 228 | 100% | 51.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 277 | 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: | 277 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 277 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $49,118, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $9,485 (16.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,118. Family households earn a median of $59,107 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $59,107). 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 32.0%, 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 Production (60.0%).
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 | $58,603 | $34,625 | $19,896 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,696 | $0 | $0 | $68,583 | $75,208 | $58,026 | $49,118 |
| Median Family Income | $34,444 | $19,231 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $63,696 | $0 | $0 | $68,813 | $75,694 | $72,500 | $59,107 |
| 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 | $38,542 | $38,813 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $35,509 | $35,500 | $0 |
| Employed: | 55 | 31.98% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 117 | 68.02% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 22 | 40.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 33 | 60.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 55 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $86,500, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $41,800 (93.51%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $86,500. 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% (40.00% with a mortgage, 60.00% 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 | $44,700 | $56,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $139,900 | $132,600 | $105,300 | $86,500 |
| 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): | 40 | 40.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 60 | 60.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 100 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 100 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 100 | 100% |
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%). Private coverage is 93.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). 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 pre-K (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 78 | 45.35% |
| Some college, no degree: | 73 | 42.44% |
| Associate's degree: | 21 | 12.21% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 172 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 172 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 260 | 78.08% |
| Public Insurance: | 73 | 21.92% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 333 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 333 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 72.2% | 82.8% | 82.7% | 74.6% | 72.7% | 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: | 71 | 100.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 71 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 71 | 100.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 15693 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 14 people with an annual payroll of $623,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 84Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $151,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $623,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 14Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15693 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 15693. It covers 0.489 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: | 0.489 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 15693 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.