15636 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15636, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15636 is a zip code in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Manor and Penn, with a total population of 4,312 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 15636 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15636.

The estimated population of people living in 15636 is 4,312, with a median age of 45.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15636 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,312
 -7.43% +4.91%
2020
4,658
+22.9%
-
2019
3,790
 -4.27% -
2018
3,959
 -3.67% -
2017
4,110
 - -

Population of 15636 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15636 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
92.9%
94.3%
 -1.48%
Black/African American
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.5%
0.5%
 +600.00%
Asian
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
5.1%
 -47.06%
Other
0.4%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15636 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 15636 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15636 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15636 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.4 -0.22% 45.7 +0.22% 43.4 -1.14%
2020 45.5 -1.3% 45.6 -0.44% 43.9 -5.18%
2019 46.1 -1.28% 45.8 +4.33% 46.3 -5.32%
2018 46.7 +2.64% 43.9 +1.86% 48.9 +1.03%
2017 45.5 - 43.1 - 48.4 -

The median age of the 15636 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 15636 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 9 268 -75.71% 138 +29.92% 107 167
10 to 19 429 -42.42% 282 +73.74% 259 464
20 to 29 221 +52.78% 96 +15.54% 295 109
30 to 39 200 -71.34% 156 +53.05% 89 243
40 to 49 203 +127.8% 314 +80.28% 557 555
50 to 59 470 -34.1% 346 +16.91% 324 399
60 to 69 285 -22.25% 271 -19.27% 226 219
70+ 209 -19.2% 222 -40.94% 159 140

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15636 zip code is $140,173.00.

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 15636.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $154,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $140,934.00
  • 65 and over
    $74,028.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15636 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 15636, 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 15636 is currently $141,553.00.

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.

21.72% of households in 15636 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 15636 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    10.12%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    3.33%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.97%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.48%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    25.62%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    15.76%
  • $200,000 or more
    21.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15636 is $50,152.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15636 by the total population of 15636.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15636 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15636 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
    21.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.56%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    25.47%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15636 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15636 zip over the age of 16 is 3,584.

Of those people, a total of 80.70% 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 15636 is 73.60%.

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 15636 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 269 75.50% 90.10%
20 to 24 years 188 92.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 216 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 221 100.00% 0.50%
35 to 44 years 440 95.90% 14.50%
45 to 54 years 1,266 96.10% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 240 80.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 283 63.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 273 15.80% 23.30%
75 years and over 188 13.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15636. 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 3,461 80.50% 8.70%
Black or African American 2 50.00% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 15 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 18 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 88 100.00% 12.50%
Hispanic or Latino 120 70.00% 72.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 3,341 80.90% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15636 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 15636 is 2,639, with median earnings of $50,027.00.

Women in 15636 are earning approximately 67.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,639 $50,027.00
Male 1,408 $57,391.00
Female 1,231 $38,918.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15636 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 286 $137,647.00
Business and Financial 197 $56,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 226 $58,619.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $138,015.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 36 $0.00
Community and Social Service 157 $38,780.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 99 $28,958.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 381 $82,613.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $22,813.00
Personal Care and Service 50 $13,500.00
Sales 304 $12,895.00
Office and Administrative Support 206 $46,048.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $45,803.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00
Production 82 $49,762.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15636 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 15636.

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 211 $142,946.00 75 $109,375.00
Business and Financial 107 $106,250.00 90 $38,816.00
Computer and Mathematical 180 $58,172.00 46 $76,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 83 $138,015.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 20 $0.00 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 49 $0.00 108 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $93,056.00 71 $27,102.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $0.00 361 $82,764.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $40,000.00 52 $5,750.00
Personal Care and Service 9 $0.00 41 $14,250.00
Sales 97 $219,083.00 207 $12,409.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $56,393.00 139 $33,615.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 262 $45,803.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 82 $49,762.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 11 $0.00 0 $0.00

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 1,561 households in 15636, with an average household size of 2.76 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 1,300 families living in the 15636 zip code with an average family size of 3.08 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 15636:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,166 28 106 261
Average Household Size 3.16 3.04 2.4 1.08
Total Families 1,166 28 106 0
Average Household Size 3.16 2.11 2.4 0

Poverty

Of the 1,300 families living in 15636, 2.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15636:

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 1,596 housing units in 15636.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,561 97.81%
Vacant 35 2.19%

11.40% of the total 1,596 housing units in 15636 are rental units. This is approximately 182 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,369 are occupied by the owner - or 85.78% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15636 is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15636 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
    10
  • Less than $500
    60
  • $500 to $999
    45
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    16
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    61
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15636 is $304,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15636 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    48
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    129
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    486
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    622
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    84
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15636. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15636 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    36
  • 1940 to 1949
    36
  • 1950 to 1959
    87
  • 1960 to 1969
    52
  • 1970 to 1979
    55
  • 1980 to 1989
    248
  • 1990 to 1999
    576
  • 2000 to 2009
    443
  • 2010 to 2013
    63
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 15636 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    213
  • 2 vehicles available
    757
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    549

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15636 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15636 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15636.

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
    89
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    110
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    265
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    315
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    493
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    191
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    213
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    36
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    189
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    318
  • 90 or more minutes
    166

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15636 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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