ZIP Code 15024
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Cheswick · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,029
- Median income
- $79,647
- Median home value
- $239,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.5%
- Land area
- 43.3 sq mi
208/sq mi
▲ 4% vs US
higher than 62% of US ZIPs
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.4
New York
ZIP code 15024 in Cheswick, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,029. The median household income is $79,647, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $239,600, 14% below the US average. 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15024 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.3 square miles in Cheswick, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,029 residents, producing a population density of 208 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15024 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15024 sits at $79,647 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,158. The poverty rate stands at 11.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $239,600 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15024 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15024 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15024
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15024.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15024, Cheswick, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,029
Population
43.3
Area (sq mi)
208
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15024?
47.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
5.1%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,647
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$46,158
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,081
Total Housing Units
3,886
Occupied Units
195
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,600
Median Home Value
+5% vs state
$1,031
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+19.3%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15024 have increased 19.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 162 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 181 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | -9.9% | 188 |
| 2024 | +19.3% | 225 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 199 business establishments in ZIP 15024, employing approximately 3,635 people with a combined annual payroll of $252,005,000.
199
Businesses
3,635
Employees
$252.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 27 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 11.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 15 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 6.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15024 vs 15075 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15075 | Rural Ridge, PA | 128 | 1.0 mi |
| 15076 | Russellton, PA | 849 | 2.0 mi |
| 15051 | Indianola, PA | 461 | 1.7 mi |
| 15049 | Harwick, PA | 895 | 2.5 mi |
| 15139 | Oakmont, PA | 6,307 | 3.9 mi |
| 15030 | Creighton, PA | 1,128 | 3.4 mi |
| 15238 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,162 | 3.6 mi |
| 15006 | Bairdford, PA | 240 | 4.2 mi |
| 15144 | Springdale, PA | 4,142 | 3.8 mi |
| 15084 | Tarentum, PA | 10,130 | 4.2 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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