According to historical population data for ZIP code 15655 in Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania, the area's population and density have fluctuated over the years. The population peaked in 2011 at 989 residents with a density of 59.9 people per square mile. Since then, the population has generally declined, with 2022 data showing a population of 692 and a density of 41.91 people per square mile.

Given the ZIP code's 16.51 square mile size and the 2022 population density, the area is classified as remote rural. Remote rural areas have very sparse populations, minimal infrastructure, and limited services. The lifestyle in these areas is predominantly agricultural or undeveloped, emphasizing privacy and self-sustainability, with common outdoor and recreational activities due to the natural environment.

Based on the national average household size of 2.61, the estimated number of housing units for the 2022 population is approximately 265. This suggests a low housing density, with large expanses of land per household, often more than 5 acres.