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 High-density area
- $77,579
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elizabeth pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 41%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15037 (Elizabeth, PA) rose +11.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 185.9 in 2023 to 207.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,824. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,900 (27% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $917; owner occupancy is 84.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15037 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 15037
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elizabeth, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15037.
- Construction
Construction
45 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15037?
44.3
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.8%
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?
$77,579
Median Household Income
-0% vs state ZIP avg
$42,824
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15037 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Elizabeth, 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)
$77,579 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
4,634housing units
4,634
Total Housing Units
4,331
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,900
Median Home Value
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15037 vs 15088 →
ZIP 15037 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
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
10,894 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15033 4,910
Donora (15033)
4,910 residents
- 15083 952
Sutersville (15083)
952 residents
- 15018 821
Buena Vista (15018)
821 residents
- 15088 535
West Elizabeth (15088)
535 residents
- 15038 325
Elrama (15038)
325 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15037 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15037 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15135
Mckeesport (15135)
$82,632 median income
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
$77,579 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15083
Sutersville (15083)
$64,750 median income
- 15088
West Elizabeth (15088)
$55,000 median income
- 15033
Donora (15033)
$39,921 median income
- 15018
Buena Vista (15018)
$37,000 median income
- 15132
Mckeesport (15132)
$35,397 median income
- 15038 $31,824
Elrama (15038)
$31,824 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15037, 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 (10,894 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 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.
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