Dravosburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15034
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,792
- 715/sq mi High-density area
- $51,715
- Median income Below-median income area
- $93,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dravosburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 16th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 8th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 715
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15034 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15034 covers 2.5 square miles in Dravosburg, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,792 residents on file, a density of 715 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15034 reports a modest median household income of $51,715 (34% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,228. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $93,500 (59% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $634; owner occupancy is 55.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, 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 15034 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 15034
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dravosburg, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15034.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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 15034, Dravosburg, 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
1,792
Population
2.5
Area (sq mi)
715
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15034?
47.0
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$51,715
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$35,228
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15034 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Dravosburg, 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)
$51,715 11th percentile higher than 11% 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
983housing units
983
Total Housing Units
871
Occupied Units
112
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$93,500
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$634
Median Rent
1948
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 39 business establishments in ZIP 15034, employing approximately 455 people with a combined annual payroll of $33,844,000.
39
Businesses
455
Employees
$33.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 10 | 25.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
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 15034 vs 15122 →
ZIP 15034 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15132
Mckeesport (15132)
21,472 residents
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
20,131 residents
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
18,931 residents
- 15025
Clairton (15025)
15,944 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15104
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15045 4,483
Glassport (15045)
4,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15034 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15034 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15025
Clairton (15025)
$76,531 median income
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
$72,485 median income
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
$55,714 median income
- 15088
West Elizabeth (15088)
$55,000 median income
- 15034
Dravosburg (15034)
$51,715 median income
- 15045
Glassport (15045)
$47,803 median income
- 15110
Duquesne (15110)
$44,180 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15034 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15122 | West Mifflin, PA | 20,131 | 1.0 mi |
| 15045 | Glassport, PA | 4,483 | 1.7 mi |
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 2.2 mi |
| 15132 | Mckeesport, PA | 21,472 | 2.6 mi |
| 15120 | Homestead, PA | 18,931 | 3.2 mi |
| 15110 | Duquesne, PA | 5,565 | 2.6 mi |
| 15218 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,851 | 5.0 mi |
| 15104 | Braddock, PA | 9,038 | 3.9 mi |
| 15025 | Clairton, PA | 15,944 | 3.9 mi |
| 15088 | West Elizabeth, PA | 535 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15034, 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 (1,792 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 15034 in?
ZIP code 15034 (Dravosburg) 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 15034?
ZIP code 15034 in Dravosburg, PA has a population of 1,792 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15034?
The median household income in ZIP 15034 is $51,715, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15034?
The median home value in ZIP 15034 is $93,500, which is 66% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15034?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15034 is White at 93.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15034?
ZIP code 15034 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15034?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15034 are: Construction (10), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15034?
In ZIP code 15034, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 15034?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15034 is 23.3 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 15034?
In ZIP code 15034, approximately 55.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15034?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15034 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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