Clairton, PA

Census ZIP code profile for Clairton, PA — 1 ZIPs, total population 15,944. Median income, home value, education, commute, and demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates.

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Clairton, PA is covered by 1 USPS ZIP code serving a combined population of 15,944 according to Census ACS 5-Year Estimates. U.S. cities rarely map cleanly to a single ZIP — Clairton splits its residents across 1 delivery areas, each with its own demographic and housing profile. The table below lists every ZIP by population, so you can see which neighborhoods carry the weight of the city total and which are smaller pockets of the same municipal boundary.

Aggregated across every ZIP in Clairton, the median household income averages $76,531 and per-capita income averages $48,443. Poverty rate runs at 13.6% and unemployment at 7.0%. On housing, the average median home value is $227,800 with median rent of $1,191 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied. These are arithmetic averages across the 1 ZIP — not population-weighted — so small ZIPs influence the headline numbers the same as large ones.

Use this city view to compare ZIPs inside Clairton against each other rather than hunting for a single "city average." The Affordability Dashboard linked below combines these Census inputs with HUD Fair Market Rents, FBI crime data, and Department of Labor childcare costs into a graded scorecard for Clairton as a whole, while individual ZIP pages show fine-grained household income, housing profile, education attainment, commute time, and nearby-ZIP benchmarks. Every field on this page is sourced directly from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates — no estimates, no proprietary scoring, no editorial adjustment.

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ZIP Codes

15,944

Population

$76,531

Median Income

$227,800

Median Home Value

41.9

Median Age

How much do residents of Clairton earn?

Median Household Income
$76,531
Per Capita Income
$48,443
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
Poverty Rate
13.6%

What does housing look like in Clairton?

Median Home Value
$227,800
Median Rent
$1,191/mo
Owner Occupied
74.9%
Housing Units
7,983

Who lives in Clairton?

Bachelor's Degree+
38.3%
High School+
66.3%
Avg Commute
26 min
Foreign Born
4.7%

ZIP Codes in Clairton, PA

ZIP Code Population Density Timezone
15025 15,944 372 America/New_York

Frequently Asked Questions

How many ZIP codes are in Clairton, PA?
Clairton, PA has 1 ZIP code with a combined population of 15,944, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the median household income in Clairton?
The average median household income across Clairton, PA ZIP codes is $76,531. The poverty rate is 13.6%.
What is the cost of living in Clairton?
The average median home value in Clairton, PA is $227,800. Median rent is $1,191/month. 74.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2023). Verify with Census Bureau →

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.