Creighton, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15030
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,128
- 232/sq mi High-density area
- $56,094
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Creighton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 232
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15030 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15030 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Creighton, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,128 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15030 reports a modest median household income of $56,094 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,104. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 2.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,100 (61% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $810; owner occupancy is 65.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15030 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 15030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Creighton, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15030.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
3 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 15030, Creighton, 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
1,128
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
232
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15030?
47.1
Median Age
46.5%
Male
53.5%
Female
2.2%
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?
$56,094
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$41,104
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15030 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Creighton, 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)
$56,094 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
598housing units
598
Total Housing Units
474
Occupied Units
124
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,100
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$810
Median Rent
1945
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 15030, employing approximately 491 people with a combined annual payroll of $26,873,000.
24
Businesses
491
Employees
$26.9M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 5 | 20.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 12.5% |
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 15030 vs 15144 →
ZIP 15030 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15065 11,588
Natrona Heights (15065)
11,588 residents
- 15084 10,130
Tarentum (15084)
10,130 residents
- 15024 9,029
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 15144 4,142
Springdale (15144)
4,142 residents
- 15014 3,184
Brackenridge (15014)
3,184 residents
- 15030 1,128
Creighton (15030)
1,128 residents
- 15049 895
Harwick (15049)
895 residents
- 15076 849
Russellton (15076)
849 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15030 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
$67,803 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15084
Tarentum (15084)
$63,090 median income
- 15051
Indianola (15051)
$62,563 median income
- 15049
Harwick (15049)
$60,595 median income
- 15030
Creighton (15030)
$56,094 median income
- 15014
Brackenridge (15014)
$53,551 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15030 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15144 | Springdale, PA | 4,142 | 2.6 mi |
| 15075 | Rural Ridge, PA | 128 | 2.4 mi |
| 15049 | Harwick, PA | 895 | 2.5 mi |
| 15014 | Brackenridge, PA | 3,184 | 2.5 mi |
| 15084 | Tarentum, PA | 10,130 | 3.2 mi |
| 15024 | Cheswick, PA | 9,029 | 3.4 mi |
| 15076 | Russellton, PA | 849 | 3.2 mi |
| 15068 | New Kensington, PA | 38,785 | 4.0 mi |
| 15065 | Natrona Heights, PA | 11,588 | 4.7 mi |
| 15051 | Indianola, PA | 461 | 4.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15030, 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 (1,128 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 15030 in?
ZIP code 15030 (Creighton) 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 15030?
ZIP code 15030 in Creighton, PA has a population of 1,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15030?
The median household income in ZIP 15030 is $56,094, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15030?
The median home value in ZIP 15030 is $89,100, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15030 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15030?
ZIP code 15030 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 491 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15030 are: Manufacturing (5), Other services (except public administration) (5), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15030?
In ZIP code 15030, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.8% 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 15030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15030 is 23.1 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 15030?
In ZIP code 15030, approximately 65.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15030 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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