ZIP Code 15024

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Cheswick · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,029

208/sq mi

Median income
$79,647

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$239,600

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
44.5%

Median age 47.4

Land area
43.3 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Cheswick, PA

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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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