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Elizabeth, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15037

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,894
159/sq mi
$77,579
Median income
$165,900
Median home value
29.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elizabeth pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
33th pct
home value, US ZIPs
159
people per sq mi
85%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15037 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15037 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,894 residents across 68.5 square miles, a density of 159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15037 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,579 (0% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,824. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $165,900 (27% below the state average); renters pay a median of $917 monthly, and 84.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 15037 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 15037

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15037.

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 15037, Elizabeth, 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

10,894

Population

68.5

Area (sq mi)

159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15037?

44.3

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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?

$77,579

Median Household Income

-0% vs state

$42,824

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15037 ranks nationally

Elizabeth, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,579 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 69.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,634

Total Housing Units

4,331

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.6%
Renter 15.4%

$165,900

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$917

Median Rent

1963

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

+11.3%

YoY Change (2024)

207

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+107%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15037 have increased 11.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 151
2021 +13.0% 170
2022 +3.3% 176
2023 +5.8% 186
2024 +11.3% 207

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 204 business establishments in ZIP 15037, employing approximately 1,813 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,418,000.

204

Businesses

1,813

Employees

$76.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 45 22.1%
Other services (except public administration) 29 14.2%
Retail trade 27 13.2%
Accommodation and food services 24 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 20 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 6.4%
Finance and insurance 9 4.4%
Manufacturing 6 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 2.9%
Wholesale trade 5 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.0%

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 15037 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 15037 ranks #2 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 15037 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 15037 ranks #2 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
15088 West Elizabeth, PA 535 2.6 mi
15083 Sutersville, PA 952 3.3 mi
15087 Webster, PA 234 4.7 mi
15018 Buena Vista, PA 821 3.2 mi
15135 Mckeesport, PA 5,139 3.6 mi
15038 Elrama, PA 325 4.0 mi
15133 Mckeesport, PA 6,432 4.9 mi
15660 Lowber, PA 323 4.1 mi
15132 Mckeesport, PA 21,472 5.7 mi
15033 Donora, PA 4,910 5.4 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15037 in? ▼
ZIP code 15037 (Elizabeth) 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 15037? ▼
ZIP code 15037 in Elizabeth, PA has a population of 10,894 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15037? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15037 is $77,579, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15037? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15037 is $165,900, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15037? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15037 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15037? ▼
ZIP code 15037 has 204 business establishments employing approximately 1,813 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15037? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15037 are: Construction (45), Other services (except public administration) (29), Retail trade (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15037? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15037 increased by 11.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 107%. 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 15037? ▼
In ZIP code 15037, 69.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.1% 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 15037? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15037 is 29.1 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 15037? ▼
In ZIP code 15037, approximately 84.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15037? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15037 is 8.1% 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.