15025 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15025, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15025 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Washington County, Pennsylvania, which covers Clairton, Jefferson Hills, Pleasant Hills, West Mifflin, and Union, with a total population of 16,515 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 15025 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15025.

The estimated population of people living in 15025 is 16,515, with a median age of 44.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15025 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,515
+3.8%
+2.37%
2020
15,911
 -2.37% -
2019
16,298
+0.2%
-
2018
16,265
+0.82%
-
2017
16,133
 - -

Population of 15025 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15025 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
76.8%
78.8%
 -2.54%
Black/African American
17.1%
18.6%
 -8.06%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.2%
0.6%
 +100.00%
Asian
3.3%
1%
 +230.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.9%
 +66.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15025 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 15025 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15025 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15025 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.8 +1.36% 44.7 +1.59% 45.1 +1.35%
2020 44.2 +2.55% 44 +3.04% 44.5 +1.83%
2019 43.1 +4.11% 42.7 +7.56% 43.7 0%
2018 41.4 -6.33% 39.7 -7.03% 43.7 -2.67%
2017 44.2 - 42.7 - 44.9 -

The median age of the 15025 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 15025 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 9 680 -15.07% 807 +22.39% 579 998
10 to 19 1,321 -15.25% 970 -0.34% 1,126 950
20 to 29 864 -5.67% 1,004 -14.9% 812 849
30 to 39 834 +4.22% 871 +20.16% 848 1,033
40 to 49 856 +18.16% 1,099 -8.36% 978 982
50 to 59 1,360 -20.76% 1,351 -22.98% 1,075 1,063
60 to 69 1,080 +17.71% 1,178 +15.54% 1,258 1,356
70+ 705 +53.71% 1,153 +23.95% 1,159 1,449

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15025 zip code is $66,221.00.

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 15025.

  • Under 25
    $34,681.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $82,736.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,479.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15025 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 15025, 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 15025 is currently $101,000.00.

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.

12.18% of households in 15025 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 15025 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.80%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.69%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.19%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.96%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.18%
  • $200,000 or more
    12.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15025 is $43,309.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15025 by the total population of 15025.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15025 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15025 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
    16.90%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.42%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    37.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.54%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15025 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15025 zip over the age of 16 is 13,379.

Of those people, a total of 62.40% 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 15025 is 58.40%.

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 15025 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 517 29.40% 13.20%
20 to 24 years 743 87.30% 14.30%
25 to 29 years 918 92.70% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 937 94.10% 2.30%
35 to 44 years 2,065 90.70% 4.00%
45 to 54 years 1,761 78.70% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 1,216 72.90% 5.70%
60 to 64 years 1,275 56.20% 2.00%
65 to 74 years 2,290 33.40% 14.00%
75 years and over 1,657 11.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15025. 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 10,673 63.60% 5.40%
Black or African American 2,059 54.50% 10.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 468 64.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 17 100.00% 100.00%
Two or more races 162 74.10% 8.30%
Hispanic or Latino 181 82.90% 11.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,552 63.50% 5.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15025 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 15025 is 7,820, with median earnings of $47,826.00.

Women in 15025 are earning approximately 64.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,820 $47,826.00
Male 3,983 $59,815.00
Female 3,837 $38,383.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15025 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 695 $100,993.00
Business and Financial 453 $79,141.00
Computer and Mathematical 240 $99,474.00
Architecture and Engineering 305 $108,938.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 120 $51,000.00
Community and Social Service 163 $32,784.00
Legal 82 $80,313.00
Educational and Library 493 $50,293.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 73 $32,122.00
Healthcare Practitioners 728 $62,813.00
Healthcare Support 417 $32,407.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 95 $83,438.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $19,171.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 194 $39,074.00
Personal Care and Service 194 $32,361.00
Sales 607 $37,645.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,095 $40,366.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 385 $53,894.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 301 $49,866.00
Production 272 $63,077.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $42,621.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15025 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 15025.

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 453 $102,132.00 242 $87,632.00
Business and Financial 207 $107,344.00 246 $54,706.00
Computer and Mathematical 151 $112,670.00 89 $75,054.00
Architecture and Engineering 219 $111,835.00 86 $76,032.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $44,849.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 53 $42,198.00 110 $31,667.00
Legal 55 $0.00 27 $0.00
Educational and Library 96 $67,614.00 397 $46,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 67 $31,948.00 6 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 235 $59,730.00 493 $64,531.00
Healthcare Support 87 $38,942.00 330 $32,234.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 78 $83,929.00 17 $80,781.00
Food Preparation and Serving 91 $19,177.00 322 $19,167.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 98 $32,283.00 96 $45,500.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 186 $45,357.00
Sales 353 $67,292.00 254 $28,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 356 $46,420.00 739 $32,716.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 373 $53,317.00 12 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 271 $51,776.00 30 $0.00
Production 200 $83,393.00 72 $27,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 200 $42,621.00 0 $0.00

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 7,017 households in 15025, with an average household size of 2.32 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 4,545 families living in the 15025 zip code with an average family size of 2.91 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 15025:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,381 514 650 2,472
Average Household Size 2.92 2.51 3.43 1.18
Total Families 3,381 514 650 0
Average Household Size 2.91 2.39 3.31 0

Poverty

Of the 4,545 families living in 15025, 6.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15025:

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 8,190 housing units in 15025.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,017 85.68%
Vacant 1,173 14.32%

21.29% of the total 8,190 housing units in 15025 are rental units. This is approximately 1,744 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,193 are occupied by the owner - or 63.41% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15025 is $1,003.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15025 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
    80
  • Less than $500
    133
  • $500 to $999
    731
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    778
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    76
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    26
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15025 is $189,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15025 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    980
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    835
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    400
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    432
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    933
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,241
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    372
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15025. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15025 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,987
  • 1940 to 1949
    883
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,387
  • 1960 to 1969
    599
  • 1970 to 1979
    641
  • 1980 to 1989
    798
  • 1990 to 1999
    747
  • 2000 to 2009
    597
  • 2010 to 2013
    551
  • 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 15025 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    682
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,378
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,502
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,455

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15025 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15025 that commute to work in a particular way.

28.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15025.

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
    84
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    501
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,021
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    823
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    592
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    622
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,040
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    209
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    477
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,074
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    484
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15025 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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