15143 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15143, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15143 is a zip code in Allegheny County and Beaver County, Pennsylvania, which covers Aleppo, Bell Acres, Edgeworth, Franklin Park, Glenfield, Glen Osborne, Haysville, Kilbuck, Leet, Marshall, Ohio, Sewickley, Sewickley Heights, Sewickley Hills, and Economy, with a total population of 22,205 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 15143 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15143.

The estimated population of people living in 15143 is 22,205, with a median age of 45.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15143 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
22,205
+1.09%
+8.02%
2020
21,966
+3.86%
-
2019
21,150
+0.1%
-
2018
21,129
+2.79%
-
2017
20,556
 - -

Population of 15143 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15143 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
82.6%
86%
 -3.95%
Black/African American
4.2%
3.2%
 +31.25%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
1.2%
 +41.67%
Asian
8%
7.4%
 +8.11%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.9%
1.5%
 +93.33%
Other
0.4%
0.6%
 -33.33%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15143 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 15143 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15143 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15143 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.9 -1.71% 45.3 0% 46.8 -1.68%
2020 46.7 -0.43% 45.3 -0.66% 47.6 -0.63%
2019 46.9 +2.63% 45.6 +2.93% 47.9 +1.91%
2018 45.7 +2.01% 44.3 +1.37% 47 +2.62%
2017 44.8 - 43.7 - 45.8 -

The median age of the 15143 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 15143 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 1,323 -13.3% 1,425 -7.61% 1,141 1,289
10 to 19 1,379 +23.45% 1,237 +15.82% 1,727 1,439
20 to 29 696 +14.54% 532 +55.07% 796 855
30 to 39 1,054 -0.81% 1,176 +1.26% 1,011 1,180
40 to 49 1,449 +3.36% 1,593 -2.09% 1,488 1,556
50 to 59 1,663 -1.44% 1,799 -1.43% 1,632 1,763
60 to 69 1,231 -0.73% 1,195 +14.1% 1,202 1,353
70+ 1,219 +36.9% 1,585 +27.34% 1,724 2,049

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15143 zip code is $113,750.00.

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 15143.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $149,697.00
  • 45 to 64
    $144,960.00
  • 65 and over
    $67,327.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15143 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 15143, 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 15143 is currently $176,487.00.

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.

26.91% of households in 15143 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 15143 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.27%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    13.01%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.05%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.15%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.02%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.59%
  • $200,000 or more
    26.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15143 is $68,868.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15143 by the total population of 15143.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15143 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15143 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
    29.94%
  • Bachelor's degree
    44.28%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.37%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.45%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15143 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15143 zip over the age of 16 is 17,531.

Of those people, a total of 62.20% 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 15143 is 59.60%.

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 15143 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 922 42.70% 6.90%
20 to 24 years 818 81.20% 17.10%
25 to 29 years 833 80.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 1,063 87.00% 2.60%
35 to 44 years 2,527 86.50% 2.80%
45 to 54 years 3,560 88.80% 4.80%
55 to 59 years 1,480 83.00% 1.00%
60 to 64 years 1,364 62.70% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 2,179 29.60% 1.40%
75 years and over 2,785 6.20% 18.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15143. 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 15,094 60.90% 4.00%
Black or African American 744 63.60% 7.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 10 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 1,261 74.10% 1.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 93 95.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 329 66.90% 15.50%
Hispanic or Latino 197 76.10% 2.70%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,957 60.80% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15143 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 15143 is 10,450, with median earnings of $67,645.00.

Women in 15143 are earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,450 $67,645.00
Male 5,658 $84,375.00
Female 4,792 $53,636.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15143 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 1,995 $105,650.00
Business and Financial 1,014 $87,900.00
Computer and Mathematical 685 $103,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 268 $124,792.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 138 $146,250.00
Community and Social Service 77 $60,938.00
Legal 366 $142,434.00
Educational and Library 693 $58,903.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 219 $12,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 939 $87,917.00
Healthcare Support 135 $28,988.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 70 $60,179.00
Law Enforcement 14 $122,813.00
Food Preparation and Serving 484 $4,410.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 122 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 192 $14,000.00
Sales 1,083 $65,368.00
Office and Administrative Support 958 $36,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 160 $58,611.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 213 $58,090.00
Production 273 $34,393.00
Transportation and Material Moving 179 $51,458.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15143 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 15143.

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 1,381 $121,875.00 614 $83,500.00
Business and Financial 519 $132,986.00 495 $73,348.00
Computer and Mathematical 424 $124,130.00 261 $89,005.00
Architecture and Engineering 213 $133,138.00 55 $91,534.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $185,962.00 58 $75,341.00
Community and Social Service 9 $29,375.00 68 $61,458.00
Legal 197 $162,212.00 169 $74,816.00
Educational and Library 219 $105,375.00 474 $50,417.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 121 $6,384.00 98 $41,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 346 $250,001.00 593 $67,083.00
Healthcare Support 26 $2,778.00 109 $29,940.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $29,107.00 35 $102,813.00
Law Enforcement 6 $98,750.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 179 $3,393.00 305 $4,519.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 106 $27,500.00 16 $15,750.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $7,344.00 177 $14,479.00
Sales 575 $72,975.00 508 $44,231.00
Office and Administrative Support 296 $32,321.00 662 $36,386.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 155 $59,306.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 211 $58,160.00 2 $0.00
Production 247 $34,551.00 26 $21,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 156 $47,500.00 23 $53,958.00

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 8,610 households in 15143, with an average household size of 2.52 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 6,398 families living in the 15143 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 15143:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,532 176 690 2,212
Average Household Size 3.03 2.81 2.5 1.22
Total Families 5,532 176 690 0
Average Household Size 3.03 2.64 2.44 0

Poverty

Of the 6,398 families living in 15143, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15143:

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 9,343 housing units in 15143.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,610 92.15%
Vacant 733 7.85%

18.63% of the total 9,343 housing units in 15143 are rental units. This is approximately 1,741 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,711 are occupied by the owner - or 71.83% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15143 is $1,385.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15143 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
    158
  • Less than $500
    9
  • $500 to $999
    637
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    349
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    207
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    97
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    66
  • $3,000 or more
    376

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15143 is $369,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15143 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    115
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    245
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    290
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    564
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,340
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,164
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,611
  • $1,000,000 or more
    382

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15143. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15143 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,205
  • 1940 to 1949
    437
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,052
  • 1960 to 1969
    858
  • 1970 to 1979
    732
  • 1980 to 1989
    773
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,001
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,334
  • 2010 to 2013
    925
  • 2014 or later
    26

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 15143 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    706
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,212
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,099
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,593

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15143 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15143 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15143.

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
    244
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    592
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    802
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,149
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,474
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    801
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,652
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    460
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    427
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    767
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    199
  • 90 or more minutes
    116

Summary

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