ZIP code 15479
Where is ZIP code 15479?
Smithton, Pennsylvania
Westmoreland County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 15479 belongs to Smithton, Pennsylvania in Westmoreland County. 15479 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 724 and 878. About 2,010 people live in the 15479 area, where the median household income is $63,852. The closest ZIP codes are 15448 (Jacobs Creek, 1.5 mi south), 15492 (Wickhaven, 2.8 mi southwest) and 15695 (Wyano, 3.7 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 15479 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Smithton |
| Also accepted | Rostraver Township, Rostraver Twp, Van Meter |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 724, 878 |
| Coordinates | 40.1553, -79.7381 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 154 |
Population and income in 15479
| Population | 2,010 · lower than 52% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 93 · lower than 69% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.2 years · lower than 80% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $63,852 · lower than 66% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $80,891 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $202,700 · higher than 52% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $898 a month |
| Housing units | 867 |
| Households | 827 (2.43 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 70% / 30% |
| Land area | 21.52 sq mi (plus 0.25 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15479. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 15479
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15448 | Jacobs Creek, PA | 1.5 mi S | PO Box only |
| 15492 | Wickhaven, PA | 2.8 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 15695 | Wyano, PA | 3.7 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 15089 | West Newton, PA | 3.8 mi N | Standard |
| 15012 | Belle Vernon, PA | 3.9 mi W | Standard |
| 15640 | Hutchinson, PA | 4.8 mi N | PO Box only |
| 15698 | Yukon, PA | 5 mi NE | Standard |
| 15679 | Ruffs Dale, PA | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 15087 | Webster, PA | 6.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 15637 | Herminie, PA | 6.3 mi N | Standard |
| 15072 | Pricedale, PA | 6.3 mi W | PO Box only |
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 6.4 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 15479 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 15479
123 MAIN ST
SMITHTON PA 15479
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP, ROSTRAVER TWP and VAN METER as the city name for 15479. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (15479-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 15479?
- 15479 is a Smithton, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Rostraver Township, Rostraver Twp and Van Meter are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 15479 in?
- ZIP code 15479 is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 15479 in?
- 15479 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 15479?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 15479 use area codes 724 and 878.
- What is the population of ZIP code 15479?
- About 2,010 people live in ZIP code 15479, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 15479?
- The median household income in 15479 is $63,852 a year, lower than 66% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 15479?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 15479 are 15448 (Jacobs Creek, 1.5 miles), 15492 (Wickhaven, 2.8 miles), 15695 (Wyano, 3.7 miles) and 15089 (West Newton, 3.8 miles).