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Glassport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15045

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

4,483
1,094/sq mi
$47,803
Median income
$82,700
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Glassport 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.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,094
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15045 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15045 covers 4.1 square miles in Glassport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,483 residents on file, a density of 1,094 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15045 reports a modest median household income of $47,803 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,134. Poverty here runs at 15.9%, with unemployment measured at 15.0%. The typical home here is valued at $82,700 (64% below the state average); renters pay a median of $849 monthly, and 63.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15045 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 15045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glassport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15045.

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 15045, Glassport, 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

4,483

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

1,094

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15045?

38.4

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.7%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$47,803

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$25,134

Per Capita Income

15.9%

Poverty Rate

15.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15045 ranks nationally

Glassport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,803 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,067

Total Housing Units

1,829

Occupied Units

238

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.6%
Renter 36.4%

$82,700

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$849

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 65 business establishments in ZIP 15045, employing approximately 615 people with a combined annual payroll of $38,420,000.

65

Businesses

615

Employees

$38.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 12 18.5%
Manufacturing 9 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 9 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 7 10.8%
Construction 6 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.6%
Finance and insurance 3 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 4.6%

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 15045 vs 15133 →

ZIP 15045 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 15045 ranks #9 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 15045 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 15045 ranks #9 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
15133 Mckeesport, PA 6,432 1.2 mi
15034 Dravosburg, PA 1,792 1.7 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 2.6 mi
15132 Mckeesport, PA 21,472 2.5 mi
15025 Clairton, PA 15,944 2.7 mi
15088 West Elizabeth, PA 535 3.8 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 3.8 mi
15120 Homestead, PA 18,931 5.0 mi
15135 Mckeesport, PA 5,139 4.1 mi
15131 Mckeesport, PA 8,240 4.6 mi

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Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

Allegheny County Glassport, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15045 in? ▼
ZIP code 15045 (Glassport) 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 15045? ▼
ZIP code 15045 in Glassport, PA has a population of 4,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15045? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15045 is $47,803, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15045? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15045 is $82,700, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15045? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15045 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15045? ▼
ZIP code 15045 has 65 business establishments employing approximately 615 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15045? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15045 are: Retail trade (12), Manufacturing (9), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15045? ▼
In ZIP code 15045, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 15045? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15045 is 25.8 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 15045? ▼
In ZIP code 15045, approximately 63.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15045? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15045 is 15.9% 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.