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Cheswick, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15024

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,029
208/sq mi
$79,647
Median income
$239,600
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cheswick pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
208
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cheswick, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,029 residents across 43.3 square miles, a density of 208 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15024 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,647 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,158. Poverty here runs at 11.1%, with unemployment measured at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $239,600 (5% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,031 monthly, and 81.2% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cheswick, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15024.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15024?

47.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

5.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 2.3%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

How ZIP 15024 ranks nationally

Cheswick, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$79,647 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 73.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$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 15024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15024 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15024 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15024 in? ▼
ZIP code 15024 (Cheswick) is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegheny-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15024? ▼
ZIP code 15024 in Cheswick, PA has a population of 9,029 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15024 is $79,647, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15024 is $239,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15024 is White at 90.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15024? ▼
ZIP code 15024 has 199 business establishments employing approximately 3,635 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15024 are: Health care and social assistance (29), Construction (27), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15024 increased by 19.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15024? ▼
In ZIP code 15024, 73.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15024 is 26.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15024? ▼
In ZIP code 15024, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15024 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.