15012 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15012, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15012 is a zip code in Fayette County, Washington County, and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Belle Vernon, Perry, Washington, Speers, North Belle Vernon, and Rostraver, with a total population of 15,275 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 15012 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15012.

The estimated population of people living in 15012 is 15,275, with a median age of 47.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15012 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,275
+0.21%
-1.45%
2020
15,243
+0.15%
-
2019
15,220
 -1.3% -
2018
15,420
 -0.51% -
2017
15,499
 - -

Population of 15012 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15012 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
92.5%
94.8%
 -2.43%
Black/African American
1.9%
1.7%
 +11.76%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.9%
1.4%
 +35.71%
Asian
0.6%
0.9%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.2%
 +100.00%
Other
0.7%
0.1%
 +600.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15012 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 15012 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15012 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15012 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.8 +0.84% 47.3 +1.94% 48.2 +0.63%
2020 47.4 -0.21% 46.4 +1.53% 47.9 -1.44%
2019 47.5 +0.42% 45.7 +1.78% 48.6 -0.21%
2018 47.3 +3.5% 44.9 -0.22% 48.7 +4.06%
2017 45.7 - 45 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 15012 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 15012 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 9 657 +2.99% 918 -0.61% 672 888
10 to 19 974 -23.24% 792 -2.32% 744 724
20 to 29 950 -14.46% 771 +17.72% 814 910
30 to 39 758 +19.6% 692 +23.22% 916 825
40 to 49 1,028 -12.4% 1,106 -28.89% 905 807
50 to 59 1,401 -19.17% 1,334 -14.18% 1,141 1,139
60 to 69 1,068 +16.38% 1,089 +6.25% 1,241 1,154
70+ 890 +1.01% 1,071 +36.26% 892 1,503

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15012 zip code is $62,718.00.

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 15012.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,063.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,946.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,303.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15012 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 15012, 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 15012 is currently $81,495.00.

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.

6.40% of households in 15012 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 15012 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.89%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.77%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.33%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.86%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.86%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15012 is $36,551.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15012 by the total population of 15012.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15012 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15012 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
    12.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    27.36%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.44%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    52.46%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.30%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15012 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15012 zip over the age of 16 is 12,857.

Of those people, a total of 56.70% 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 15012 is 54.10%.

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 15012 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 610 28.70% 34.90%
20 to 24 years 859 77.30% 4.10%
25 to 29 years 865 80.30% 7.90%
30 to 34 years 910 82.90% 1.50%
35 to 44 years 1,435 79.40% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 2,000 78.10% 6.00%
55 to 59 years 1,388 75.70% 5.20%
60 to 64 years 1,087 62.00% 0.90%
65 to 74 years 2,039 23.90% 1.20%
75 years and over 1,664 5.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15012. 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 12,122 57.40% 4.70%
Black or African American 280 31.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 56 89.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 238 63.90% 11.80%
Two or more races 161 28.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 255 55.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 12,051 57.40% 4.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15012 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 15012 is 6,950, with median earnings of $44,167.00.

Women in 15012 are earning approximately 56.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,950 $44,167.00
Male 3,582 $60,914.00
Female 3,368 $34,539.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15012 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 483 $84,063.00
Business and Financial 446 $51,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 91 $96,950.00
Architecture and Engineering 186 $67,414.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 123 $71,458.00
Community and Social Service 208 $23,977.00
Legal 29 $78,750.00
Educational and Library 338 $54,286.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 39 $203,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 870 $52,250.00
Healthcare Support 178 $37,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 73 $25,417.00
Law Enforcement 60 $38,750.00
Food Preparation and Serving 216 $11,854.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 152 $32,938.00
Personal Care and Service 214 $26,167.00
Sales 571 $36,016.00
Office and Administrative Support 862 $28,351.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 466 $78,411.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 222 $65,391.00
Production 468 $44,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 329 $52,784.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15012 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 15012.

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 271 $108,417.00 212 $69,000.00
Business and Financial 251 $61,484.00 195 $50,919.00
Computer and Mathematical 58 $96,500.00 33 $110,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 163 $72,679.00 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 79 $76,080.00 44 $52,917.00
Community and Social Service 116 $37,188.00 92 $12,214.00
Legal 4 $0.00 25 $79,083.00
Educational and Library 38 $82,500.00 300 $44,375.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 26 $0.00 13 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 219 $82,083.00 651 $50,292.00
Healthcare Support 36 $42,857.00 142 $37,000.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 73 $25,417.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $34,542.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 134 $11,404.00 82 $16,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 140 $33,313.00 12 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $22,083.00 185 $26,292.00
Sales 254 $79,167.00 317 $32,961.00
Office and Administrative Support 108 $31,731.00 754 $27,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 466 $78,411.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 200 $62,188.00 22 $0.00
Production 415 $57,634.00 53 $22,798.00
Transportation and Material Moving 266 $65,568.00 63 $25,815.00

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 6,797 households in 15012, with an average household size of 2.23 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 4,145 families living in the 15012 zip code with an average family size of 2.88 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 15012:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,136 171 838 2,652
Average Household Size 3.03 2.63 2.59 1.14
Total Families 3,136 171 838 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.31 2.5 0

Poverty

Of the 4,145 families living in 15012, 9.00% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15012:

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 7,579 housing units in 15012.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,797 89.68%
Vacant 782 10.32%

18.93% of the total 7,579 housing units in 15012 are rental units. This is approximately 1,435 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,081 are occupied by the owner - or 67.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15012 is $770.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15012 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
    281
  • Less than $500
    308
  • $500 to $999
    894
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    231
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $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 15012 is $172,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15012 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    341
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    915
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    921
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    962
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,246
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    590
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    106
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15012. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15012 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,170
  • 1940 to 1949
    566
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,661
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,036
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,058
  • 1980 to 1989
    459
  • 1990 to 1999
    612
  • 2000 to 2009
    605
  • 2010 to 2013
    412
  • 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 15012 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    368
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,432
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,666
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,331

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15012 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15012 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15012.

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
    199
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    613
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    787
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    967
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    502
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    264
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    755
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    461
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    257
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    562
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    838
  • 90 or more minutes
    151

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15012 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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