15120 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15120, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15120 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Homestead, Munhall, Pittsburgh, West Homestead, and Whitaker, with a total population of 18,332 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 15120 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15120.

The estimated population of people living in 15120 is 18,332, with a median age of 43.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15120 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
18,332
 -0.5% -0.22%
2020
18,424
 -0.48% -
2019
18,512
 -0.17% -
2018
18,544
+0.94%
-
2017
18,372
 - -

Population of 15120 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15120 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
74.6%
75.9%
 -1.71%
Black/African American
19.6%
18.9%
 +3.70%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.3%
1.5%
 +53.33%
Asian
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
2.5%
 0.00%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15120 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 15120 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15120 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15120 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 -0.69% 39.6 +2.86% 48.2 -3.6%
2020 43.6 -0.91% 38.5 -6.33% 50 +3.31%
2019 44 +2.56% 41.1 +0.74% 48.4 +4.31%
2018 42.9 0% 40.8 +0.99% 46.4 -0.85%
2017 42.9 - 40.4 - 46.8 -

The median age of the 15120 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 15120 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 1,099 +33.62% 783 +3.94% 1,494 811
10 to 19 1,080 -33.43% 1,149 -26.7% 756 849
20 to 29 1,398 -27.44% 1,007 +15.84% 1,043 1,172
30 to 39 850 +24.71% 1,138 +8.86% 1,079 1,237
40 to 49 1,085 -14.51% 926 +5.9% 930 969
50 to 59 1,318 -0.38% 1,518 -4.35% 1,304 1,434
60 to 69 1,129 -1.12% 1,305 -5.57% 1,089 1,201
70+ 964 +2.82% 1,623 +21.24% 982 1,982

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15120 zip code is $46,139.00.

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 15120.

  • Under 25
    $26,903.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,991.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,750.00
  • 65 and over
    $30,539.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15120 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 15120, 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 15120 is currently $64,950.00.

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.

3.54% of households in 15120 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 15120 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.27%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    13.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.54%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15120 is $31,228.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15120 by the total population of 15120.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15120 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15120 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
    9.44%
  • Bachelor's degree
    24.18%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    13.41%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15120 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15120 zip over the age of 16 is 15,077.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% 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 15120 is 57.70%.

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 15120 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 655 65.30% 34.60%
20 to 24 years 977 81.30% 16.20%
25 to 29 years 1,238 90.50% 9.20%
30 to 34 years 1,352 78.60% 4.90%
35 to 44 years 1,978 84.40% 4.50%
45 to 54 years 1,892 80.10% 8.00%
55 to 59 years 1,731 82.30% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 1,441 65.10% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 1,614 26.90% 4.10%
75 years and over 2,199 4.90% 24.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15120. 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 11,992 61.90% 5.60%
Black or African American 2,480 68.40% 17.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 33 60.60% 0.00%
Asian 125 82.40% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 93 17.20% 100.00%
Two or more races 354 66.70% 24.60%
Hispanic or Latino 313 51.10% 20.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,862 61.80% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15120 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 15120 is 8,697, with median earnings of $39,873.00.

Women in 15120 are earning approximately 74.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,697 $39,873.00
Male 4,132 $46,496.00
Female 4,565 $34,675.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15120 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 603 $54,612.00
Business and Financial 542 $32,487.00
Computer and Mathematical 464 $66,867.00
Architecture and Engineering 167 $76,705.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $37,361.00
Community and Social Service 123 $35,550.00
Legal 54 $83,571.00
Educational and Library 321 $58,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 376 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 560 $66,833.00
Healthcare Support 522 $28,287.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 193 $25,208.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 424 $15,450.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 333 $25,391.00
Personal Care and Service 296 $22,708.00
Sales 845 $51,953.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,184 $34,792.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 47 $11,469.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $40,938.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 207 $48,785.00
Production 438 $52,908.00
Transportation and Material Moving 331 $37,429.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15120 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 15120.

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 266 $44,342.00 337 $67,202.00
Business and Financial 91 $77,721.00 451 $32,090.00
Computer and Mathematical 306 $76,250.00 158 $45,347.00
Architecture and Engineering 138 $64,167.00 29 $80,179.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00 32 $41,818.00
Community and Social Service 55 $36,875.00 68 $34,773.00
Legal 7 $0.00 47 $77,431.00
Educational and Library 76 $77,639.00 245 $49,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 301 $2,499.00 75 $53,750.00
Healthcare Practitioners 74 $59,750.00 486 $67,000.00
Healthcare Support 104 $24,398.00 418 $28,652.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $25,083.00 61 $37,688.00
Law Enforcement 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $12,596.00 285 $20,163.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 235 $24,191.00 98 $26,429.00
Personal Care and Service 85 $58,229.00 211 $11,382.00
Sales 490 $65,702.00 355 $20,511.00
Office and Administrative Support 236 $44,063.00 948 $34,455.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 7 $0.00 40 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 321 $40,938.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 197 $48,438.00 10 $0.00
Production 377 $53,736.00 61 $30,329.00
Transportation and Material Moving 282 $38,636.00 49 $26,417.00

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 8,449 households in 15120, with an average household size of 2.16 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 4,437 families living in the 15120 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 15120:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,966 367 1,104 4,012
Average Household Size 2.93 3.02 3.33 1.18
Total Families 2,966 367 1,104 0
Average Household Size 2.92 2.75 3.12 0

Poverty

Of the 4,437 families living in 15120, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15120:

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 9,840 housing units in 15120.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,449 85.86%
Vacant 1,391 14.14%

31.89% of the total 9,840 housing units in 15120 are rental units. This is approximately 3,138 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,138 are occupied by the owner - or 52.22% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15120 is $763.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15120 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
    173
  • Less than $500
    767
  • $500 to $999
    1,413
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    748
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    172
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    38
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15120 is $97,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15120 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    658
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,059
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,341
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    723
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    145
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    153
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    42
  • $1,000,000 or more
    17

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15120. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15120 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,146
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,401
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,437
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,159
  • 1970 to 1979
    661
  • 1980 to 1989
    411
  • 1990 to 1999
    274
  • 2000 to 2009
    325
  • 2010 to 2013
    21
  • 2014 or later
    5

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 15120 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,835
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,228
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,455
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    931

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15120 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15120 that commute to work in a particular way.

27.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15120.

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
    242
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    761
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    639
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,194
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    913
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    696
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,454
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    236
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    321
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    600
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    732
  • 90 or more minutes
    93

Summary

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