15613 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15613, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15613 is a zip code in Armstrong County and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Apollo, Burrell, Kiskiminetas, North Apollo, Allegheny, Bell, Oklahoma, Upper Burrell, and Washington, with a total population of 12,759 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 15613 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15613.

The estimated population of people living in 15613 is 12,759, with a median age of 50.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15613 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,759
 -2.77% -10.11%
2020
13,122
 -3.06% -
2019
13,536
 -3.65% -
2018
14,049
 -1.02% -
2017
14,194
 - -

Population of 15613 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15613 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
96.1%
96.4%
 -0.31%
Black/African American
0.5%
0.9%
 -44.44%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
1.7%
 -11.76%
Asian
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
0.7%
 +100.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15613 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 15613 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15613 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15613 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.2 -2.33% 49.3 -1.2% 51.7 -1.71%
2020 51.4 +2.39% 49.9 +1.22% 52.6 +2.14%
2019 50.2 +2.03% 49.3 +1.65% 51.5 +3%
2018 49.2 -0.2% 48.5 -0.21% 50 +0.4%
2017 49.3 - 48.6 - 49.8 -

The median age of the 15613 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 15613 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 601 +20.02% 711 -6.91% 727 653
10 to 19 851 -44.69% 674 -18.44% 524 554
20 to 29 703 -5.05% 530 +12.51% 659 591
30 to 39 551 +8.62% 655 -16.18% 588 552
40 to 49 972 -18.9% 1,034 -34.34% 785 721
50 to 59 1,175 -25.52% 1,242 -21.21% 898 992
60 to 69 1,195 +6.84% 990 +13.05% 1,274 1,122
70+ 995 0.9% 1,315 -13.84% 983 1,136

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15613 zip code is $64,115.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 15613.

  • Under 25
    $57,411.00
  • 25 to 44
    $89,514.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,839.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,261.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15613 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 15613, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 15613 is currently $84,385.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.55% of households in 15613 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 15613 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.42%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.23%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.55%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15613 is $35,902.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15613 by the total population of 15613.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15613 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15613 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.10%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.80%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.06%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15613 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15613 zip over the age of 16 is 10,645.

Of those people, a total of 60.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 15613 is 58.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 15613 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 344 57.80% 16.10%
20 to 24 years 603 85.70% 2.90%
25 to 29 years 647 89.00% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 643 84.30% 3.10%
35 to 44 years 1,367 83.20% 2.70%
45 to 54 years 1,401 87.40% 4.10%
55 to 59 years 1,125 84.30% 2.50%
60 to 64 years 1,344 68.30% 4.70%
65 to 74 years 1,816 19.80% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,355 3.30% 11.10%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15613. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 10,442 60.70% 3.60%
Black or African American 49 51.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 4 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 40 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 10 20.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 100 58.00% 13.80%
Hispanic or Latino 101 60.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,361 60.60% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15613 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 15613 is 6,231, with median earnings of $40,570.00.

Women in 15613 are earning approximately 74.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,231 $40,570.00
Male 3,238 $46,649.00
Female 2,993 $34,882.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15613 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 601 $64,097.00
Business and Financial 314 $77,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 173 $59,806.00
Architecture and Engineering 191 $70,795.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 46 $50,900.00
Community and Social Service 101 $42,969.00
Legal 36 $62,969.00
Educational and Library 387 $58,493.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 92 $26,618.00
Healthcare Practitioners 422 $52,384.00
Healthcare Support 250 $32,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 95 $23,750.00
Law Enforcement 25 $106,458.00
Food Preparation and Serving 208 $8,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 108 $30,250.00
Personal Care and Service 128 $13,333.00
Sales 558 $27,969.00
Office and Administrative Support 650 $38,580.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 323 $51,969.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 251 $60,875.00
Production 760 $38,493.00
Transportation and Material Moving 191 $24,191.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15613 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 15613.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 333 $82,548.00 268 $55,694.00
Business and Financial 160 $104,375.00 154 $62,976.00
Computer and Mathematical 138 $59,500.00 35 $102,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 152 $71,364.00 39 $32,216.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 46 $50,900.00
Community and Social Service 36 $58,056.00 65 $33,194.00
Legal 5 $0.00 31 $62,578.00
Educational and Library 139 $59,279.00 248 $56,111.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 72 $25,417.00
Healthcare Practitioners 46 $54,545.00 376 $51,337.00
Healthcare Support 20 $24,375.00 230 $33,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 71 $24,750.00 24 $0.00
Law Enforcement 25 $106,458.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 84 $7,100.00 124 $9,737.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 63 $43,906.00 45 $19,554.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $7,589.00 99 $20,036.00
Sales 172 $50,476.00 386 $15,855.00
Office and Administrative Support 164 $35,000.00 486 $38,735.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 323 $51,969.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 251 $60,875.00 0 $0.00
Production 577 $38,869.00 183 $38,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 155 $25,368.00 36 $17,778.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,240 households in 15613, with an average household size of 2.4 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,717 families living in the 15613 zip code with an average family size of 2.86 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 15613:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,029 279 409 1,523
Average Household Size 2.94 2.93 2.66 1.16
Total Families 3,029 279 409 0
Average Household Size 2.93 2.66 2.53 0

Poverty

Of the 3,717 families living in 15613, 5.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15613:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,871 housing units in 15613.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,240 89.25%
Vacant 631 10.75%

12.79% of the total 5,871 housing units in 15613 are rental units. This is approximately 751 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,418 are occupied by the owner - or 75.25% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15613 is $769.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15613 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    71
  • Less than $500
    87
  • $500 to $999
    542
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    104
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    18
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15613 is $158,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15613 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    388
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    909
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    728
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    841
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,000
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    417
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    135
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15613. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15613 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,213
  • 1940 to 1949
    549
  • 1950 to 1959
    650
  • 1960 to 1969
    741
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,126
  • 1980 to 1989
    548
  • 1990 to 1999
    519
  • 2000 to 2009
    312
  • 2010 to 2013
    208
  • 2014 or later
    5

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 15613 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    355
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,254
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,462
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,169

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15613 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15613 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15613.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    213
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    444
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    470
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    656
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    753
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    471
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    651
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    386
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    278
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    765
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    485
  • 90 or more minutes
    150

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15613 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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