15017 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15017, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15017 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Washington County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bridgeville, Collier, Scott, South Fayette, Cecil, and Peters, with a total population of 16,579 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 15017 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15017.

The estimated population of people living in 15017 is 16,579, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15017 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,579
+7.92%
-1.80%
2020
15,363
 -3.58% -
2019
15,934
 -3.08% -
2018
16,440
 -2.62% -
2017
16,883
 - -

Population of 15017 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15017 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
88.2%
92.3%
 -4.44%
Black/African American
3.3%
1.6%
 +106.25%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.6%
1.1%
 +45.45%
Asian
3.8%
3.8%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.1%
 +154.55%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15017 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 15017 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15017 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15017 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.3 -2.91% 38.6 -3.26% 48.3 -3.98%
2020 44.6 +0.22% 39.9 +2.31% 50.3 +1.41%
2019 44.5 +1.37% 39 -2.74% 49.6 +8.06%
2018 43.9 +0.92% 40.1 -0.74% 45.9 +1.1%
2017 43.5 - 40.4 - 45.4 -

The median age of the 15017 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 15017 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 9 892 +38.31% 882 -5.47% 1,241 809
10 to 19 1,032 -6.58% 943 -24.14% 956 710
20 to 29 679 +19.84% 931 -7.55% 823 820
30 to 39 1,299 -10.07% 1,051 +23.18% 1,111 1,268
40 to 49 999 +1.87% 1,287 -47.42% 1,008 773
50 to 59 1,068 -10.28% 1,336 -0.87% 958 1,317
60 to 69 790 +10.71% 880 +34.31% 851 1,215
70+ 1,073 -4.38% 1,741 -0.48% 1,013 1,706

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15017 zip code is $79,129.00.

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 15017.

  • Under 25
    $49,659.00
  • 25 to 44
    $104,712.00
  • 45 to 64
    $96,587.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,812.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15017 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 15017, 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 15017 is currently $106,872.00.

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.

10.12% of households in 15017 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 15017 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.11%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.19%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.82%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    10.12%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15017 is $48,374.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15017 by the total population of 15017.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15017 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15017 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
    22.50%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.33%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    31.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15017 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15017 zip over the age of 16 is 13,375.

Of those people, a total of 65.00% 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 15017 is 63.00%.

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 15017 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 512 48.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 659 83.50% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 984 92.80% 4.30%
30 to 34 years 1,043 97.10% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 2,429 91.30% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 1,894 87.30% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 1,069 73.60% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,093 56.00% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 1,918 31.40% 2.00%
75 years and over 1,774 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 15017. 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 12,083 65.50% 2.80%
Black or African American 518 53.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 422 60.90% 3.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 45 77.80% 34.30%
Two or more races 288 69.40% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 156 58.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,961 65.50% 2.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15017 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 15017 is 8,429, with median earnings of $55,540.00.

Women in 15017 are earning approximately 68.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,429 $55,540.00
Male 4,262 $63,804.00
Female 4,167 $43,713.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15017 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 1,141 $78,884.00
Business and Financial 804 $87,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 336 $87,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 223 $73,317.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $66,250.00
Community and Social Service 214 $55,313.00
Legal 168 $63,824.00
Educational and Library 451 $59,159.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 147 $36,318.00
Healthcare Practitioners 839 $66,088.00
Healthcare Support 149 $18,359.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 154 $45,625.00
Law Enforcement 67 $62,463.00
Food Preparation and Serving 376 $23,958.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 69 $21,791.00
Personal Care and Service 262 $18,839.00
Sales 1,067 $57,165.00
Office and Administrative Support 583 $38,487.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $56,182.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $47,250.00
Production 342 $51,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 303 $51,806.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15017 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 15017.

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 679 $105,809.00 462 $49,603.00
Business and Financial 477 $89,181.00 327 $70,063.00
Computer and Mathematical 248 $88,083.00 88 $69,423.00
Architecture and Engineering 197 $73,125.00 26 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 25 $0.00 39 $47,361.00
Community and Social Service 35 $9,583.00 179 $56,161.00
Legal 105 $63,162.00 63 $95,703.00
Educational and Library 85 $60,903.00 366 $58,846.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $47,361.00 128 $35,743.00
Healthcare Practitioners 135 $111,058.00 704 $65,625.00
Healthcare Support 19 $0.00 130 $17,656.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $31,818.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 67 $62,463.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 180 $38,500.00 196 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 24 $0.00 45 $20,980.00
Personal Care and Service 56 $33,750.00 206 $18,438.00
Sales 653 $65,368.00 414 $35,268.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $60,625.00 471 $35,579.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 1 $0.00 1 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $56,182.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 209 $47,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 262 $55,812.00 80 $19,737.00
Transportation and Material Moving 116 $56,579.00 187 $51,139.00

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 7,372 households in 15017, with an average household size of 2.19 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 4,161 families living in the 15017 zip code with an average family size of 2.97 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 15017:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,220 322 619 3,211
Average Household Size 3.11 3.04 2.58 1.11
Total Families 3,220 322 619 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.68 2.42 0

Poverty

Of the 4,161 families living in 15017, 4.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15017:

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 7,867 housing units in 15017.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,372 93.71%
Vacant 495 6.29%

22.30% of the total 7,867 housing units in 15017 are rental units. This is approximately 1,754 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,471 are occupied by the owner - or 69.54% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15017 is $994.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15017 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
    147
  • Less than $500
    153
  • $500 to $999
    736
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    521
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    210
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    85
  • $3,000 or more
    20

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15017 is $193,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15017 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    150
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    672
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    865
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,179
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,231
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,082
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    238
  • $1,000,000 or more
    54

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15017. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15017 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,127
  • 1940 to 1949
    479
  • 1950 to 1959
    979
  • 1960 to 1969
    650
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,134
  • 1980 to 1989
    779
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,271
  • 2000 to 2009
    789
  • 2010 to 2013
    644
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 15017 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    766
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,916
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,708
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    982

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15017 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15017 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15017.

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
    177
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    502
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    819
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,090
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,181
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    600
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,170
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    354
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    149
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    859
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    341
  • 90 or more minutes
    168

Summary

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