15044 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15044, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15044 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Butler County, Pennsylvania, which covers Hampton, McCandless, Pine, Richland, West Deer, and Adams, with a total population of 28,424 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 15044 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15044.

The estimated population of people living in 15044 is 28,424, with a median age of 46.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15044 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,424
+1.14%
+1.04%
2020
28,105
+1.33%
-
2019
27,735
 -0.28% -
2018
27,814
 -1.13% -
2017
28,131
 - -

Population of 15044 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15044 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
94.8%
95%
 -0.21%
Black/African American
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.3%
 -38.46%
Asian
1.7%
2.2%
 -22.73%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
0.7%
 +142.86%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15044 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 15044 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15044 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15044 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 46.4 -0.22% 44 -1.57% 49.1 +1.03%
2020 46.5 +4.49% 44.7 +2.05% 48.6 +3.85%
2019 44.5 +0.68% 43.8 +0.92% 46.8 +2.86%
2018 44.2 +1.84% 43.4 +2.6% 45.5 +2.02%
2017 43.4 - 42.3 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 15044 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 15044 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 1,929 -34.06% 2,139 -16.09% 1,342 1,788
10 to 19 2,208 -3.06% 1,694 -9.22% 2,134 1,532
20 to 29 890 +59.87% 789 +8.81% 1,475 856
30 to 39 1,555 -7.61% 1,649 -10.51% 1,412 1,481
40 to 49 2,094 -22% 1,991 -24.2% 1,669 1,527
50 to 59 2,118 +6% 2,344 +1.59% 2,241 2,368
60 to 69 1,795 +22.11% 1,789 +31.32% 2,211 2,404
70+ 1,087 +56.88% 2,060 +5.43% 1,814 2,170

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15044 zip code is $120,955.00.

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 15044.

  • Under 25
    $41,250.00
  • 25 to 44
    $141,094.00
  • 45 to 64
    $150,194.00
  • 65 and over
    $71,000.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15044 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 15044, 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 15044 is currently $165,913.00.

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.

26.47% of households in 15044 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 15044 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.37%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.52%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    22.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11.29%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15044 is $63,033.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15044 by the total population of 15044.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15044 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15044 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
    22.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.24%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.98%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.52%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15044 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15044 zip over the age of 16 is 23,141.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 15044 is 62.00%.

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 15044 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,513 58.80% 3.90%
20 to 24 years 1,233 75.30% 5.70%
25 to 29 years 1,098 78.90% 4.70%
30 to 34 years 1,517 89.00% 2.00%
35 to 44 years 3,232 86.10% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 3,688 88.40% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 2,261 73.80% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 2,691 65.00% 2.40%
65 to 74 years 3,468 30.60% 1.50%
75 years and over 2,440 6.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15044. 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 22,231 62.80% 2.20%
Black or African American 259 64.90% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 351 88.90% 8.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 300 85.00% 10.20%
Hispanic or Latino 108 100.00% 13.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 22,155 62.70% 2.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15044 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 15044 is 14,337, with median earnings of $62,641.00.

Women in 15044 are earning approximately 67.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,337 $62,641.00
Male 8,304 $75,577.00
Female 6,033 $50,793.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15044 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 1,905 $116,008.00
Business and Financial 1,426 $93,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 581 $109,732.00
Architecture and Engineering 486 $125,450.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 115 $168,015.00
Community and Social Service 65 $49,653.00
Legal 470 $133,882.00
Educational and Library 902 $56,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 315 $39,926.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,432 $76,500.00
Healthcare Support 110 $31,463.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 132 $87,545.00
Food Preparation and Serving 648 $15,137.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 288 $15,818.00
Personal Care and Service 336 $19,018.00
Sales 1,957 $40,740.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,205 $50,359.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 570 $52,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 550 $40,833.00
Production 272 $48,869.00
Transportation and Material Moving 322 $18,553.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15044 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 15044.

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 1,294 $125,238.00 611 $84,474.00
Business and Financial 863 $125,662.00 563 $69,730.00
Computer and Mathematical 443 $118,528.00 138 $57,353.00
Architecture and Engineering 410 $125,250.00 76 $250,001.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 61 $199,609.00 54 $17,045.00
Community and Social Service 47 $51,354.00 18 $0.00
Legal 288 $177,727.00 182 $82,992.00
Educational and Library 208 $95,893.00 694 $49,872.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 169 $39,530.00 146 $41,400.00
Healthcare Practitioners 507 $155,673.00 925 $64,228.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 96 $31,890.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 29 $0.00
Law Enforcement 132 $87,545.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 338 $12,130.00 310 $16,336.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 165 $7,477.00 123 $16,886.00
Personal Care and Service 136 $7,813.00 200 $27,411.00
Sales 1,340 $48,178.00 617 $29,370.00
Office and Administrative Support 210 $57,339.00 995 $47,891.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 570 $52,500.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 550 $40,833.00 0 $0.00
Production 185 $61,705.00 87 $12,740.00
Transportation and Material Moving 205 $6,120.00 117 $19,938.00

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 10,641 households in 15044, with an average household size of 2.66 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 8,196 families living in the 15044 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 15044:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,201 198 797 2,445
Average Household Size 3.14 2.92 2.7 1.19
Total Families 7,201 198 797 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.62 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 8,196 families living in 15044, 3.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15044:

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 11,029 housing units in 15044.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 10,641 96.48%
Vacant 388 3.52%

5.78% of the total 11,029 housing units in 15044 are rental units. This is approximately 637 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 9,870 are occupied by the owner - or 89.49% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15044 is $1,240.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15044 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
    134
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    281
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    61
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    29
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    156
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    27
  • $3,000 or more
    83

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15044 is $306,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15044 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    169
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    331
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    589
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,078
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,644
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    3,194
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,594
  • $1,000,000 or more
    271

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15044. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15044 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    861
  • 1940 to 1949
    445
  • 1950 to 1959
    981
  • 1960 to 1969
    736
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,007
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,447
  • 1990 to 1999
    2,248
  • 2000 to 2009
    2,214
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,076
  • 2014 or later
    14

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 15044 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    380
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,198
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,204
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,859

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15044 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15044 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15044.

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
    178
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,041
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,051
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,443
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,312
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,004
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,706
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    811
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    1,110
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,638
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    624
  • 90 or more minutes
    191

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15044 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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