New Kensington, PA 15068

Population 38,270

15068 is zip code located in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. The population is 38,270, making 15068 the largest zipcode in New Kensington and the 3rd largest in Westmoreland County.

There are 3 public schools in 15068 with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for New Kensington is moderate , and there are 23 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 15068. Unemployment in 15068 is very high.

Zip codes within New Kensington include 15030 and 15069.

New Kensington Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average

Crime Rate

21.5% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

55.62% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

70 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in 15068, PA and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates 15068's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    11.7%
  • Rented
    28.1%
  • Owned
    60.2%

4 Building Permits View All

  • In 2010, the city of New Kensington, PA issued 4 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2009, the city of New Kensington, PA issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $680
  • 1 Bedroom: $720
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,220

Zip Codes

15030 15068 15069

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Environmental Hazards

70 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (261/283)
    New Kensington, PA has 92.23% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    New Kensington, PA is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4 Average
    New Kensington, PA is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 28.48°
  • February 30.95°
  • March 42.05°
  • April 53.45°
  • May 62.92°
  • June 70.47°
  • July 74.37°
  • August 72.42°
  • September 66.03°
  • October 54.2°
  • November 43.82°
  • December 33.85°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for New Kensington, PA

Earthquakes
New Kensington, PA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
New Kensington, PA has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
New Kensington, PA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
New Kensington, PA has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 15068: $48,450

Unemployment

Unemployment in New Kensington is 4.9%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.18%
White Collar - 58.82%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Tom Wolf
  • Sen. Robert P. Casey Jr.
  • Sen. Patrick J. Toomey

City Representatives

  • Mike Doyle

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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2 Cemeteries view all

6 FCC Towers view all

9 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • We're sorry! No hospitals found for 15068 in our database.

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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