The 15679 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Ruffs Dale, PA (Westmoreland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,400. About 29.4% of residents in ZIP Code 15679 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 52.5 years. About 95.1% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,677. An estimated 2% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $59,350.
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In ZIP Code 15679, 95.1% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 53.5% in this Westmoreland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 53.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.9% |
| Associate's degree | 13.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15679 are older than average. The median age of 52.5 years in ZIP Code 15679 is approximately 37.8% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 29.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 15679 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.5% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.0% of 15679 residents are aged 15 to 19 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.6% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 15.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.9% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15679 is $59,350, while the region's mean household income is $67,525. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,677. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15679 of $32,677 is approximately 4.88% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 2.3% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 75.79% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 26.1% of the population in 15679 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.7% of 15679 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 26.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15679, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 15679 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15679 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 15679, 98.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Westmoreland County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.8% |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15679, an estimated 21.1% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.9% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Westmoreland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 11.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 21.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.9% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 15679 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 15679 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 94% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15679 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.65% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15679 | 7.46¢/kWh | 3.37¢/kWh | 1.12¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15679 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.94 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.73 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.45 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.26 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.54 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.67 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.62 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.49 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.63 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15679, 58.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.4 minutes. Approximately 27.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15679 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 16.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 15679 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 27.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 6.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.9% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.5% |
| Public administration | 2.8% |