Clairton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15025
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,944
- 372/sq mi High-density area
- $76,531
- Median income Near-median income area
- $227,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Clairton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 372
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15025 (Clairton, PA) rose +5.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 216.1 in 2023 to 228.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Clairton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,944 residents across 42.9 square miles, a density of 372 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,531 (2% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,443. The poverty rate is 13.6%, with unemployment at 7.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $227,800 (0% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,191; 74.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Clairton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15025.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15025, Clairton, 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
15,944
Population
42.9
Area (sq mi)
372
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15025?
41.9
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
4.7%
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?
$76,531
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$48,443
Per Capita Income
13.6%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15025 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Clairton, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$76,531 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,983housing units
7,983
Total Housing Units
6,733
Occupied Units
1,250
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$227,800
Median Home Value
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$1,191
Median Rent
1958
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
+5.9%
YoY Change (2024)
229
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+129%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15025 have increased 5.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +129% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.3% | 164 |
| 2021 | +5.7% | 173 |
| 2022 | +14.1% | 197 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 216 |
| 2024 | +5.9% | 229 |
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 285 business establishments in ZIP 15025, employing approximately 4,349 people with a combined annual payroll of $255,639,000.
285
Businesses
4,349
Employees
$255.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 37 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 22 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
| Information | 4 | 1.4% |
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 15025 vs 15038 →
ZIP 15025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15236
Pittsburgh (15236)
29,724 residents
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
20,131 residents
- 15025
Clairton (15025)
15,944 residents
- 15063 11,677
Monongahela (15063)
11,677 residents
- 15129 10,920
South Park (15129)
10,920 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15045 4,483
Glassport (15045)
4,483 residents
- 15034 1,792
Dravosburg (15034)
1,792 residents
- 15088 535
West Elizabeth (15088)
535 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15025 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15129
South Park (15129)
$99,519 median income
- 15236
Pittsburgh (15236)
$90,767 median income
- 15025
Clairton (15025)
$76,531 median income
- 15020
Bunola (15020)
$76,250 median income
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
$72,485 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15063
Monongahela (15063)
$65,179 median income
- 15088
West Elizabeth (15088)
$55,000 median income
- 15034
Dravosburg (15034)
$51,715 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15025 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15038 | Elrama, PA | 325 | 3.3 mi |
| 15088 | West Elizabeth, PA | 535 | 2.3 mi |
| 15045 | Glassport, PA | 4,483 | 2.7 mi |
| 15122 | West Mifflin, PA | 20,131 | 4.3 mi |
| 15129 | South Park, PA | 10,920 | 3.9 mi |
| 15034 | Dravosburg, PA | 1,792 | 3.9 mi |
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 3.6 mi |
| 15020 | Bunola, PA | 231 | 4.9 mi |
| 15236 | Pittsburgh, PA | 29,724 | 4.4 mi |
| 15063 | Monongahela, PA | 11,677 | 7.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15025, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (15,944 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15025 in?
ZIP code 15025 (Clairton) 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 15025?
ZIP code 15025 in Clairton, PA has a population of 15,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15025?
The median household income in ZIP 15025 is $76,531, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15025?
The median home value in ZIP 15025 is $227,800, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15025 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15025?
ZIP code 15025 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 4,349 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15025 are: Health care and social assistance (49), Construction (37), Retail trade (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15025 increased by 5.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 129%. 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 15025?
In ZIP code 15025, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.3% 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 15025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15025 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15025?
In ZIP code 15025, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15025 is 13.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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