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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
$76,531
Median income
$227,800
Median home value
38.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,443. Poverty here runs at 13.6%, with unemployment measured at 7.0%. Median home value sits at $227,800 (0% above the state average), median rent at $1,191 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.9%.

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. To put 15025 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15025?

41.9

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 17.4%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$48,443

Per Capita Income

13.6%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15025 ranks nationally

Clairton, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,531 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,983

Total Housing Units

6,733

Occupied Units

1,250

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$227,800

Median Home Value

+0% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15025 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 15025 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 15025 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 15025 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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