15207 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15207, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15207 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Pittsburgh and West Mifflin, with a total population of 9,963 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 15207 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15207.

The estimated population of people living in 15207 is 9,963, with a median age of 43.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15207 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,963
 -5.31% -17.49%
2020
10,522
 -0.75% -
2019
10,602
 -6.38% -
2018
11,324
 -6.22% -
2017
12,075
 - -

Population of 15207 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15207 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%
75.1%
 -0.67%
Black/African American
16%
16.5%
 -3.03%
Native
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3%
4.4%
 -31.82%
Asian
1.8%
2.6%
 -30.77%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
1.4%
 +207.14%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15207 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 15207 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15207 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15207 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 -0.23% 40.9 +2.25% 48.3 +4.09%
2020 43.1 +3.61% 40 +8.7% 46.4 +0.87%
2019 41.6 +3.48% 36.8 +3.08% 46 +2.91%
2018 40.2 +0.25% 35.7 -1.11% 44.7 +0.22%
2017 40.1 - 36.1 - 44.6 -

The median age of the 15207 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 15207 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 9 784 -30.84% 669 -29.13% 540 475
10 to 19 602 -17.69% 567 -24.59% 490 318
20 to 29 959 -31.7% 686 -9.37% 676 620
30 to 39 890 -34.14% 870 -11.13% 617 773
40 to 49 517 +20.62% 720 -40.82% 617 468
50 to 59 1,007 -54.93% 1,089 -37.01% 550 730
60 to 69 662 +8.49% 712 +8.76% 712 775
70+ 447 +34.64% 894 +11.86% 605 997

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15207 zip code is $47,709.00.

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 15207.

  • Under 25
    $64,103.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,288.00
  • 45 to 64
    $59,150.00
  • 65 and over
    $32,470.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15207 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 15207, 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 15207 is currently $60,496.00.

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.

2.79% of households in 15207 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 15207 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.21%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.92%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.83%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.96%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.79%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15207 is $29,976.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15207 by the total population of 15207.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15207 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15207 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
    15.88%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.87%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.12%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    45.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.93%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15207 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15207 zip over the age of 16 is 8,416.

Of those people, a total of 58.70% 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 15207 is 52.50%.

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 15207 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 276 24.60% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 530 68.70% 8.80%
25 to 29 years 766 80.30% 18.70%
30 to 34 years 860 84.80% 1.10%
35 to 44 years 1,151 83.30% 9.60%
45 to 54 years 1,062 85.70% 6.60%
55 to 59 years 682 72.10% 17.10%
60 to 64 years 775 55.00% 8.00%
65 to 74 years 1,254 26.30% 28.50%
75 years and over 1,060 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15207. 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 6,573 59.40% 8.70%
Black or African American 1,303 50.50% 18.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 11 45.50% 0.00%
Asian 179 62.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 350 75.40% 20.80%
Hispanic or Latino 217 85.30% 35.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,506 59.20% 8.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15207 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 15207 is 4,422, with median earnings of $36,932.00.

Women in 15207 are earning approximately 70.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,422 $36,932.00
Male 2,279 $46,136.00
Female 2,143 $32,528.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15207 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 462 $65,449.00
Business and Financial 203 $65,039.00
Computer and Mathematical 190 $73,910.00
Architecture and Engineering 50 $138,333.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $43,571.00
Community and Social Service 90 $38,542.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 316 $40,045.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $77,639.00
Healthcare Practitioners 239 $57,396.00
Healthcare Support 147 $12,477.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 66 $65,893.00
Law Enforcement 120 $65,833.00
Food Preparation and Serving 327 $21,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $34,531.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $17,000.00
Sales 317 $17,136.00
Office and Administrative Support 640 $35,071.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 295 $30,417.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $66,071.00
Production 251 $11,789.00
Transportation and Material Moving 168 $32,500.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15207 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 15207.

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 244 $66,765.00 218 $63,438.00
Business and Financial 98 $78,500.00 105 $45,733.00
Computer and Mathematical 170 $74,103.00 20 $63,750.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $138,750.00 2 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 50 $43,452.00 22 $50,357.00
Community and Social Service 28 $0.00 62 $37,917.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 107 $29,727.00 209 $41,473.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $77,778.00 25 $54,792.00
Healthcare Practitioners 44 $38,889.00 195 $63,281.00
Healthcare Support 1 $0.00 146 $12,455.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 61 $66,116.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $67,176.00 29 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 103 $6,925.00 224 $24,069.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 113 $40,583.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $17,000.00 18 $0.00
Sales 107 $15,598.00 210 $25,278.00
Office and Administrative Support 162 $37,258.00 478 $31,886.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 288 $28,750.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 162 $66,071.00 0 $0.00
Production 126 $28,929.00 125 $8,858.00
Transportation and Material Moving 141 $32,475.00 27 $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 4,729 households in 15207, with an average household size of 2.06 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 2,230 families living in the 15207 zip code with an average family size of 2.9 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 15207:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,414 99 717 2,499
Average Household Size 2.82 4.23 3.33 1.17
Total Families 1,414 99 717 0
Average Household Size 2.8 3.43 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 2,230 families living in 15207, 17.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15207:

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 5,595 housing units in 15207.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,729 84.52%
Vacant 866 15.48%

30.29% of the total 5,595 housing units in 15207 are rental units. This is approximately 1,695 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,007 are occupied by the owner - or 53.74% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15207 is $905.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15207 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
    27
  • Less than $500
    362
  • $500 to $999
    674
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    564
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    83
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15207 is $102,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15207 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    339
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,108
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    737
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    386
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    326
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    85
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    26
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15207. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15207 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,000
  • 1940 to 1949
    575
  • 1950 to 1959
    922
  • 1960 to 1969
    373
  • 1970 to 1979
    353
  • 1980 to 1989
    178
  • 1990 to 1999
    59
  • 2000 to 2009
    46
  • 2010 to 2013
    89
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 15207 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    840
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,200
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,287
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    402

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15207 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15207 that commute to work in a particular way.

25.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15207.

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
    35
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    239
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    464
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    661
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    518
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    352
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    728
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    130
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    117
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    322
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    178
  • 90 or more minutes
    45

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15207 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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