15129 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15129, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15129 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Washington County, Pennsylvania, which covers Bethel Park, Jefferson Hills, South Park, and Union, with a total population of 10,302 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 15129 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15129.

The estimated population of people living in 15129 is 10,302, with a median age of 43.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15129 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,302
 -0.59% -2.25%
2020
10,363
 -1.26% -
2019
10,495
+0.59%
-
2018
10,433
 -1.01% -
2017
10,539
 - -

Population of 15129 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15129 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
91.8%
89.6%
 +2.46%
Black/African American
3.2%
2.2%
 +45.45%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1%
2.2%
 -54.55%
Asian
1.3%
3.9%
 -66.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.8%
1.8%
 +55.56%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15129 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 15129 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15129 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15129 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.7 +0.69% 42.1 -0.94% 45.1 -1.1%
2020 43.4 -4.19% 42.5 -2.97% 45.6 -1.3%
2019 45.3 -0.88% 43.8 -0.45% 46.2 -0.86%
2018 45.7 +1.78% 44 +4.27% 46.6 -1.69%
2017 44.9 - 42.2 - 47.4 -

The median age of the 15129 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 15129 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 9 566 -40.23% 415 +31.29% 365 538
10 to 19 793 -5.42% 669 +5.09% 717 686
20 to 29 543 -15.79% 402 +21.1% 451 478
30 to 39 506 +34.87% 647 +21.93% 703 792
40 to 49 717 -17.78% 859 -18.39% 583 699
50 to 59 817 +4.41% 868 -13.07% 839 754
60 to 69 847 -19.46% 795 +7.85% 686 848
70+ 403 +14.85% 692 +2.16% 458 705

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15129 zip code is $82,002.00.

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 15129.

  • Under 25
    $62,692.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,052.00
  • 45 to 64
    $111,343.00
  • 65 and over
    $50,703.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15129 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 15129, 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 15129 is currently $98,423.00.

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.

6.48% of households in 15129 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 15129 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.90%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.35%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.20%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    14.09%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15129 is $41,477.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15129 by the total population of 15129.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15129 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15129 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
    15.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    40.80%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.26%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.91%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.64%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15129 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15129 zip over the age of 16 is 8,579.

Of those people, a total of 68.80% 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 15129 is 66.70%.

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 15129 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 583 50.30% 3.80%
20 to 24 years 406 86.90% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 523 100.00% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 859 90.30% 7.10%
35 to 44 years 1,168 87.50% 1.20%
45 to 54 years 1,583 92.50% 2.30%
55 to 59 years 760 78.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 792 58.30% 8.00%
65 to 74 years 1,209 33.30% 2.50%
75 years and over 696 2.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15129. 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 7,996 69.60% 2.70%
Black or African American 298 39.60% 24.60%
American Indian and Alaska Native 23 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 121 82.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 141 87.90% 1.60%
Hispanic or Latino 70 21.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,981 69.70% 2.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15129 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 15129 is 5,724, with median earnings of $50,417.00.

Women in 15129 are earning approximately 76.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,724 $50,417.00
Male 3,020 $57,146.00
Female 2,704 $43,841.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15129 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 606 $88,080.00
Business and Financial 425 $74,219.00
Computer and Mathematical 231 $81,705.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $108,313.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 105 $39,406.00
Community and Social Service 95 $4,741.00
Legal 48 $122,750.00
Educational and Library 426 $59,423.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 57 $30,893.00
Healthcare Practitioners 367 $69,293.00
Healthcare Support 101 $37,739.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 88 $55,208.00
Law Enforcement 124 $63,098.00
Food Preparation and Serving 248 $9,792.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 155 $41,276.00
Personal Care and Service 98 $27,833.00
Sales 734 $39,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 558 $33,047.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 318 $61,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 214 $57,000.00
Production 223 $62,350.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $36,350.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15129 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 15129.

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 300 $105,521.00 306 $75,469.00
Business and Financial 246 $59,600.00 179 $95,521.00
Computer and Mathematical 135 $100,083.00 96 $63,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 105 $108,813.00 28 $83,889.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $93,125.00 72 $38,375.00
Community and Social Service 5 $0.00 90 $4,623.00
Legal 30 $0.00 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 85 $79,543.00 341 $40,650.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $0.00 33 $15,917.00
Healthcare Practitioners 28 $76,250.00 339 $68,750.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 89 $38,059.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 40 $35,694.00 48 $0.00
Law Enforcement 89 $64,049.00 35 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 143 $22,721.00 105 $7,470.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $49,125.00 100 $40,938.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $29,000.00 70 $19,583.00
Sales 491 $38,822.00 243 $42,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 79 $66,023.00 479 $32,695.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 318 $61,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 214 $57,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 190 $63,028.00 33 $59,659.00
Transportation and Material Moving 199 $36,350.00 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 4,287 households in 15129, with an average household size of 2.38 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 2,895 families living in the 15129 zip code with an average family size of 2.93 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 15129:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,216 156 523 1,392
Average Household Size 2.97 2.88 2.96 1.17
Total Families 2,216 156 523 0
Average Household Size 2.96 2.51 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 2,895 families living in 15129, 1.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15129:

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 4,459 housing units in 15129.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,287 96.14%
Vacant 172 3.86%

18.93% of the total 4,459 housing units in 15129 are rental units. This is approximately 844 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,411 are occupied by the owner - or 76.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15129 is $1,195.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15129 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
    32
  • Less than $500
    28
  • $500 to $999
    134
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    534
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    126
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    22
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15129 is $185,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15129 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    134
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    263
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    723
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    838
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,131
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    302
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    11
  • $1,000,000 or more
    9

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15129. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15129 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    510
  • 1940 to 1949
    49
  • 1950 to 1959
    446
  • 1960 to 1969
    436
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,630
  • 1980 to 1989
    647
  • 1990 to 1999
    408
  • 2000 to 2009
    177
  • 2010 to 2013
    112
  • 2014 or later
    44

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 15129 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    123
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,464
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,574
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,126

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15129 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15129 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15129.

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
    70
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    239
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    438
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    633
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    652
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    409
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    607
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    120
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    489
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    655
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    626
  • 90 or more minutes
    73

Summary

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