15238 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15238, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15238 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Blawnox, Fox Chapel, Harmar, Indiana, O'Hara, and Pittsburgh, with a total population of 12,565 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 15238 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15238.

The estimated population of people living in 15238 is 12,565, with a median age of 48.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15238 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,565
+1.68%
-3.66%
2020
12,358
 -4.53% -
2019
12,944
 -0.58% -
2018
13,019
 -0.18% -
2017
13,042
 - -

Population of 15238 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15238 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
86.4%
86.2%
 +0.23%
Black/African American
1.4%
1.2%
 +16.67%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.7%
1.8%
 -5.56%
Asian
8%
8.3%
 -3.61%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
2.3%
 -4.35%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15238 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 15238 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15238 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15238 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48.4 -1.43% 46.3 -3.14% 50.7 -0.59%
2020 49.1 -0.61% 47.8 -1.24% 51 +1.19%
2019 49.4 +0.61% 48.4 0% 50.4 +1.61%
2018 49.1 -0.81% 48.4 -1.43% 49.6 -0.2%
2017 49.5 - 49.1 - 49.7 -

The median age of the 15238 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 15238 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 9 695 +12.3% 734 -18.45% 783 589
10 to 19 918 +16.21% 856 -24.85% 1,056 648
20 to 29 328 -10.79% 381 -26.09% 285 290
30 to 39 669 -7.58% 633 +12.99% 616 716
40 to 49 599 +47.94% 793 +2.27% 939 806
50 to 59 1,101 -25.44% 1,108 -17.81% 844 919
60 to 69 1,083 -14.39% 1,121 -10.07% 928 1,000
70+ 914 +1.26% 1,109 +11.41% 916 1,230

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15238 zip code is $118,465.00.

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 15238.

  • Under 25
    $65,662.00
  • 25 to 44
    $152,434.00
  • 45 to 64
    $142,439.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,809.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15238 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 15238, 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 15238 is currently $187,445.00.

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.

32.62% of households in 15238 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 15238 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.53%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.58%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    7.01%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.08%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.75%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    9.43%
  • $200,000 or more
    32.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15238 is $81,455.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15238 by the total population of 15238.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15238 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15238 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
    28.17%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.57%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.01%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15238 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15238 zip over the age of 16 is 10,165.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% 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 15238 is 60.50%.

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 15238 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 676 33.10% 4.00%
20 to 24 years 279 76.70% 26.20%
25 to 29 years 296 82.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 678 82.60% 8.00%
35 to 44 years 1,284 92.80% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 2,019 78.20% 1.80%
55 to 59 years 859 81.60% 4.00%
60 to 64 years 1,000 74.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,647 41.70% 1.70%
75 years and over 1,427 13.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15238. 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 8,965 62.90% 3.20%
Black or African American 101 69.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 849 57.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 70 37.10% 19.20%
Two or more races 155 71.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 212 59.90% 3.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,873 63.00% 3.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15238 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 15238 is 6,145, with median earnings of $78,413.00.

Women in 15238 are earning approximately 59.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,145 $78,413.00
Male 3,477 $96,542.00
Female 2,668 $57,273.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15238 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 931 $96,691.00
Business and Financial 609 $87,361.00
Computer and Mathematical 263 $93,938.00
Architecture and Engineering 308 $99,879.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 135 $78,092.00
Community and Social Service 34 $73,000.00
Legal 272 $94,297.00
Educational and Library 612 $60,556.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 182 $55,324.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,036 $139,808.00
Healthcare Support 62 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $2,499.00
Law Enforcement 25 $66,838.00
Food Preparation and Serving 145 $20,347.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 160 $22,019.00
Personal Care and Service 121 $16,450.00
Sales 444 $55,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 385 $36,849.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $52,292.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $62,000.00
Production 93 $43,558.00
Transportation and Material Moving 43 $8,917.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15238 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 15238.

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 564 $134,000.00 367 $83,781.00
Business and Financial 317 $98,977.00 292 $59,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 202 $93,125.00 61 $129,125.00
Architecture and Engineering 294 $105,000.00 14 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $73,750.00 51 $78,092.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 23 $24,583.00
Legal 196 $106,125.00 76 $93,594.00
Educational and Library 228 $90,278.00 384 $49,688.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 80 $55,909.00 102 $52,250.00
Healthcare Practitioners 515 $220,759.00 521 $79,704.00
Healthcare Support 23 $9,191.00 39 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 12 $0.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 19 $0.00 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 47 $18,897.00 98 $21,389.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 133 $31,250.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $48,542.00 87 $15,950.00
Sales 288 $56,500.00 156 $41,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 87 $59,097.00 298 $35,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 146 $52,292.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 82 $62,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 61 $78,233.00 32 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 35 $9,107.00 8 $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 5,396 households in 15238, with an average household size of 2.33 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 3,553 families living in the 15238 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 15238:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,012 119 422 1,843
Average Household Size 3.01 2.73 2.84 1.07
Total Families 3,012 119 422 0
Average Household Size 3 2.69 2.59 0

Poverty

Of the 3,553 families living in 15238, 5.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15238:

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 5,877 housing units in 15238.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,396 91.82%
Vacant 481 8.18%

18.14% of the total 5,877 housing units in 15238 are rental units. This is approximately 1,066 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,238 are occupied by the owner - or 72.11% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15238 is $966.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15238 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
    92
  • Less than $500
    125
  • $500 to $999
    441
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    159
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    235
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    15
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    63
  • $3,000 or more
    28

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15238 is $381,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15238 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    153
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    144
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    191
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    390
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    671
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,160
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,126
  • $1,000,000 or more
    403

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15238. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15238 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    813
  • 1940 to 1949
    352
  • 1950 to 1959
    975
  • 1960 to 1969
    628
  • 1970 to 1979
    955
  • 1980 to 1989
    655
  • 1990 to 1999
    851
  • 2000 to 2009
    535
  • 2010 to 2013
    113
  • 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 15238 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    462
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,455
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,481
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    998

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15238 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15238 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15238.

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
    150
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    566
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    491
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    441
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    706
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    508
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,041
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    189
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    313
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    363
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    157
  • 90 or more minutes
    76

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15238 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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