ZIP Code 15045

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Glassport · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
4,483

1,094/sq mi

Median income
$47,803

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$82,700

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 38.4

Land area
4.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 15045 in Glassport, Pennsylvania has a population of 4,483. The median household income is $47,803, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $82,700, 70% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15045 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.1 square miles in Glassport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 4,483 residents, producing a population density of 1,094 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15045 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15045 sits at $47,803 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,134. The poverty rate stands at 15.9% and the unemployment rate at 15.0%. On housing, the median home value is $82,700 (64% below the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 63.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15045 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15045 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15045

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,483

Population

4.1

Area (sq mi)

1,094

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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.

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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

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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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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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Official Data Resources for Glassport, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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