The 15944 ZIP Code is primarily associated with New Florence, PA (Westmoreland County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 2,924. It is estimated that 28.6% of residents in the 15944 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 50.4 years. About 90.2% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $29,199. Median househould income is approximately $54,128, and an estimated 11% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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In ZIP Code 15944, 90.2% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 48.7% in this Westmoreland County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 48.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 9.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15944 are older than average. The median age of 50.4 years in ZIP Code 15944 is approximately 32.28% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 28.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.0% of the population in 15944 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 15.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 15944 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 15.1% |
| 75 to 84 years | 7.0% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15944 is $54,128, while the region's mean household income is $67,871. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,199. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15944 of $29,199 is approximately 15% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 10.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately12.63% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.6% of the population in 15944 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.0% of 15944 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 18.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15944, 99.8% is one race, while 0.2% are two or more races. Approximately 3.9% of 15944 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15944 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.8%), followed by Some other race (2.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.8% |
In ZIP Code 15944, 97.3% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.5% 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 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15944, an estimated 19.6% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Westmoreland County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 5.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 14.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 18.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15944 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 7.04% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 33.08% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15944 | 11.08¢/kWh | 7.14¢/kWh | 4.82¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.17¢/kWh | 13.02¢/kWh | 10.2¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15944 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.89 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.6 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.51 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.13 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.19 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.74 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.48 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.31 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.37 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.36 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15944, 56.5% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 32.9 minutes. Approximately 22.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15944 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.7% work in transportation and warehousing, and utilities. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.2% of 15944 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 11.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 8.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 13.7% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.2% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 22.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.1% |
| Public administration | 3.1% |