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 High-density area
- $47,803
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,134. Unemployment is 15.0%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,700 (64% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 63.6%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15045 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 15045
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Glassport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15045.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15045?
38.4
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
1.1%
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?
$47,803
Median Household Income
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$25,134
Per Capita Income
15.9%
Poverty Rate
15.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15045 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Glassport, 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)
$47,803 7th percentile higher than 7% 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
2,067housing units
2,067
Total Housing Units
1,829
Occupied Units
238
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,700
Median Home Value
-64% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 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
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15045 4,483
Glassport (15045)
4,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15045 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15045 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
- 15025
Clairton (15025)
$76,531 median income
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
$72,485 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15045, 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 (4,483 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 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.
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