15068 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15068, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15068 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, which covers Plum, Allegheny, Arnold, Lower Burrell, Murrysville, New Kensington, Upper Burrell, and Washington, with a total population of 36,931 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 15068 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15068.

The estimated population of people living in 15068 is 36,931, with a median age of 47.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15068 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
36,931
 -1.36% -3.33%
2020
37,442
+1.1%
-
2019
37,035
 -1.38% -
2018
37,552
 -1.71% -
2017
38,205
 - -

Population of 15068 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15068 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
88.5%
87.9%
 +0.68%
Black/African American
6.7%
7.7%
 -12.99%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2%
1.4%
 +42.86%
Asian
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.8%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15068 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 15068 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15068 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15068 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 47.3 +0.85% 47.1 +1.07% 47.5 +0.64%
2020 46.9 +1.08% 46.6 +1.75% 47.2 +0.21%
2019 46.4 +0.22% 45.8 +0.22% 47.1 +0.21%
2018 46.3 -0.43% 45.7 -0.65% 47 -0.42%
2017 46.5 - 46 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 15068 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 15068 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 1,759 -23.24% 1,956 -8.65% 1,364 1,789
10 to 19 2,256 +14.4% 2,297 -1.72% 2,595 2,250
20 to 29 1,756 +6.16% 1,807 +3.19% 1,852 1,860
30 to 39 1,974 +1.41% 2,232 -18.14% 1,997 1,852
40 to 49 2,659 -14.33% 2,460 -8.51% 2,296 2,251
50 to 59 2,989 -18.77% 3,223 -18.3% 2,460 2,665
60 to 69 2,627 +26.76% 2,988 +8.06% 3,388 3,236
70+ 2,292 -2.29% 2,930 -2.81% 2,233 2,843

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15068 zip code is $55,690.00.

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 15068.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,907.00
  • 45 to 64
    $66,863.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,158.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15068 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 15068, 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 15068 is currently $71,935.00.

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.

3.01% of households in 15068 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 15068 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.21%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.51%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.44%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.35%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.01%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15068 is $32,323.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15068 by the total population of 15068.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15068 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15068 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
    11.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.22%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.40%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.65%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.29%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15068 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15068 zip over the age of 16 is 31,094.

Of those people, a total of 61.00% 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 15068 is 58.20%.

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 15068 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,161 59.50% 6.10%
20 to 24 years 1,761 78.50% 6.90%
25 to 29 years 1,951 84.40% 8.30%
30 to 34 years 1,775 86.10% 3.40%
35 to 44 years 3,940 84.90% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 5,202 77.20% 4.50%
55 to 59 years 2,604 75.80% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 3,832 57.20% 4.40%
65 to 74 years 4,680 27.10% 0.70%
75 years and over 3,188 10.30% 4.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15068. 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 28,002 60.70% 4.60%
Black or African American 2,164 58.60% 5.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 35 17.10% 0.00%
Asian 218 68.30% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 67 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 608 77.00% 6.80%
Hispanic or Latino 552 67.00% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 27,745 60.70% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15068 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 15068 is 18,086, with median earnings of $38,590.00.

Women in 15068 are earning approximately 68.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 18,086 $38,590.00
Male 9,203 $47,464.00
Female 8,883 $32,387.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15068 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 1,505 $79,268.00
Business and Financial 841 $62,992.00
Computer and Mathematical 518 $66,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 534 $68,026.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 91 $53,839.00
Community and Social Service 391 $37,275.00
Legal 56 $95,500.00
Educational and Library 750 $41,471.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 142 $31,364.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,340 $54,964.00
Healthcare Support 887 $21,933.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 205 $4,231.00
Law Enforcement 80 $50,100.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,157 $11,441.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 797 $30,947.00
Personal Care and Service 422 $13,446.00
Sales 2,077 $25,614.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,020 $34,740.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 693 $56,580.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 795 $43,398.00
Production 1,757 $43,341.00
Transportation and Material Moving 516 $20,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15068 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 15068.

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 930 $84,245.00 575 $65,298.00
Business and Financial 346 $83,581.00 495 $54,491.00
Computer and Mathematical 308 $76,875.00 210 $62,976.00
Architecture and Engineering 522 $68,139.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 64 $54,464.00 27 $28,250.00
Community and Social Service 66 $36,250.00 325 $37,415.00
Legal 29 $112,639.00 27 $47,109.00
Educational and Library 187 $65,697.00 563 $38,346.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 77 $26,607.00 65 $44,861.00
Healthcare Practitioners 234 $58,974.00 1,106 $54,130.00
Healthcare Support 108 $21,591.00 779 $21,952.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $8,934.00 150 $3,839.00
Law Enforcement 80 $50,100.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 419 $4,424.00 738 $12,647.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 606 $38,095.00 191 $20,938.00
Personal Care and Service 127 $2,788.00 295 $29,141.00
Sales 914 $45,315.00 1,163 $17,176.00
Office and Administrative Support 416 $43,314.00 1,604 $33,415.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 686 $56,745.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 775 $43,867.00 20 $6,563.00
Production 1,435 $46,420.00 322 $36,739.00
Transportation and Material Moving 399 $29,926.00 117 $2,499.00

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 16,352 households in 15068, with an average household size of 2.25 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 9,798 families living in the 15068 zip code with an average family size of 2.89 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 15068:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 7,312 748 1,738 6,554
Average Household Size 3.01 2.83 2.85 1.17
Total Families 7,312 748 1,738 0
Average Household Size 3 2.47 2.6 0

Poverty

Of the 9,798 families living in 15068, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15068:

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 18,519 housing units in 15068.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 16,352 88.30%
Vacant 2,167 11.70%

24.12% of the total 18,519 housing units in 15068 are rental units. This is approximately 4,466 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 11,640 are occupied by the owner - or 62.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15068 is $747.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15068 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
    246
  • Less than $500
    1,419
  • $500 to $999
    2,205
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    822
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    16
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    4
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15068 is $139,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15068 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,008
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,661
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,664
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2,245
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,248
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    669
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    141
  • $1,000,000 or more
    4

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15068. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15068 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    4,110
  • 1940 to 1949
    2,061
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,812
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,123
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,299
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,488
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,666
  • 2000 to 2009
    628
  • 2010 to 2013
    324
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 15068 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,726
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,170
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,424
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,032

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15068 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15068 that commute to work in a particular way.

27 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15068.

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
    396
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,784
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,578
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,955
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,282
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,006
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,759
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    932
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    785
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    1,773
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    957
  • 90 or more minutes
    338

Summary

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