15312 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15312, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15312 is a zip code in Washington County, Pennsylvania, which covers Blaine, Cross Creek, Hopewell, Independence, Jefferson, and West Middletown, with a total population of 3,910 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 15312 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15312.

The estimated population of people living in 15312 is 3,910, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15312 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,910
 -2.47% +5.33%
2020
4,009
+4.16%
-
2019
3,849
 -0.1% -
2018
3,853
+3.8%
-
2017
3,712
 - -

Population of 15312 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15312 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
96.6%
98%
 -1.43%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
0.6%
 +133.33%
Asian
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.5%
0.8%
 +87.50%
Other
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15312 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 15312 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15312 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15312 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 -1.71% 41.4 0% 39 -3.94%
2020 41 -10.68% 41.4 -8.81% 40.6 -12.31%
2019 45.9 -0.22% 45.4 +5.09% 46.3 -3.14%
2018 46 +0.44% 43.2 -1.37% 47.8 +1.27%
2017 45.8 - 43.8 - 47.2 -

The median age of the 15312 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 15312 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 9 206 +8.04% 170 +41.12% 218 247
10 to 19 207 +21.77% 263 +7.57% 247 275
20 to 29 233 -8.76% 152 +67.76% 206 275
30 to 39 202 +22.31% 209 +4.58% 247 216
40 to 49 221 +30.09% 231 -5.29% 256 217
50 to 59 315 -4.27% 317 -18.99% 298 256
60 to 69 276 0.14% 280 +7.04% 276 298
70+ 182 +11.38% 248 -28.78% 198 180

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15312 zip code is $67,222.00.

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 15312.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,083.00
  • 45 to 64
    $80,481.00
  • 65 and over
    $48,654.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15312 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 15312, 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 15312 is currently $89,675.00.

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.

7.89% of households in 15312 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 15312 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.84%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.86%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.67%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.19%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.89%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15312 is $35,957.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15312 by the total population of 15312.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15312 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15312 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
    5.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.86%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.86%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    64.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15312 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15312 zip over the age of 16 is 3,098.

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 15312 is 55.20%.

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 15312 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 175 12.00% 19.00%
20 to 24 years 201 84.10% 7.70%
25 to 29 years 280 88.20% 25.90%
30 to 34 years 183 83.10% 15.10%
35 to 44 years 533 85.40% 14.40%
45 to 54 years 436 83.00% 9.10%
55 to 59 years 338 77.20% 2.30%
60 to 64 years 325 44.90% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 426 24.60% 2.90%
75 years and over 201 5.50% 18.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15312. 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 3,010 62.20% 11.00%
Black or African American 12 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 12 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 64 71.90% 17.40%
Hispanic or Latino 48 68.80% 6.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,993 61.90% 11.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15312 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 15312 is 1,711, with median earnings of $48,814.00.

Women in 15312 are earning approximately 61.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,711 $48,814.00
Male 955 $56,329.00
Female 756 $34,527.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15312 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 165 $66,458.00
Business and Financial 88 $71,111.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 55 $74,531.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 29 $41,875.00
Legal 7 $38,750.00
Educational and Library 70 $36,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 19 $47,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 82 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 61 $30,563.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $38,333.00
Food Preparation and Serving 66 $22,083.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $16,583.00
Personal Care and Service 25 $28,125.00
Sales 80 $43,750.00
Office and Administrative Support 270 $44,333.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $28,125.00
Construction and Extraction 234 $60,556.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 67 $52,813.00
Production 139 $43,365.00
Transportation and Material Moving 91 $56,442.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15312 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 15312.

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 100 $96,875.00 65 $55,208.00
Business and Financial 53 $71,736.00 35 $53,438.00
Computer and Mathematical 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 36 $76,429.00 19 $55,208.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 3 $0.00 26 $50,833.00
Legal 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 70 $36,875.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 7 $0.00 12 $40,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 23 $110,417.00 59 $42,188.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 58 $30,441.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 8 $38,333.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 24 $23,750.00 42 $21,875.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 51 $46,250.00 30 $15,278.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 22 $27,750.00
Sales 41 $62,917.00 39 $29,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 69 $53,867.00 201 $34,940.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $28,906.00 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 230 $60,278.00 4 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 56 $65,000.00 11 $0.00
Production 121 $48,125.00 18 $16,875.00
Transportation and Material Moving 77 $58,750.00 14 $9,688.00

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 1,534 households in 15312, with an average household size of 2.54 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 1,096 families living in the 15312 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 15312:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 796 102 198 438
Average Household Size 3.05 3 3 1.29
Total Families 796 102 198 0
Average Household Size 3.02 2.55 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 1,096 families living in 15312, 10.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15312:

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 1,778 housing units in 15312.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,534 86.28%
Vacant 244 13.72%

12.94% of the total 1,778 housing units in 15312 are rental units. This is approximately 230 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,241 are occupied by the owner - or 69.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15312 is $836.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15312 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
    63
  • Less than $500
    20
  • $500 to $999
    146
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    64
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15312 is $168,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15312 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    120
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    159
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    217
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    270
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    226
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    191
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    36
  • $1,000,000 or more
    22

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15312. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15312 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    560
  • 1940 to 1949
    130
  • 1950 to 1959
    170
  • 1960 to 1969
    118
  • 1970 to 1979
    274
  • 1980 to 1989
    172
  • 1990 to 1999
    161
  • 2000 to 2009
    143
  • 2010 to 2013
    50
  • 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 15312 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    29
  • 1 vehicle available
    378
  • 2 vehicles available
    717
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    410

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15312 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15312 that commute to work in a particular way.

34.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15312.

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
    30
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    30
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    103
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    124
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    184
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    95
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    400
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    129
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    94
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    211
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    131
  • 90 or more minutes
    46

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15312 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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