Greenock, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15047
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 151
- 305/sq mi High-density area
- $45,792
- Median income Below-median income area
- $117,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenock 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.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 16th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 305
- people per sq mi
- 100%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15047 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15047 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 151 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15047 reports a modest median household income of $45,792 (41% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,855. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 0.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $117,100 (48% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 100.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15047 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 →
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 15047, Greenock, 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
151
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
305
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15047?
45.7
Median Age
19.2%
Male
80.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$45,792
Median Household Income
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$23,855
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15047 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Greenock, 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)
$45,792 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
107housing units
107
Total Housing Units
107
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$117,100
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
1953
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 15047, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $670,000.
8
Businesses
17
Employees
$670K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 15047 vs 15028 →
ZIP 15047 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
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15148 2,814
Wilmerding (15148)
2,814 residents
- 15035 2,129
East Mc Keesport (15035)
2,129 residents
- 15083 952
Sutersville (15083)
952 residents
- 15018 821
Buena Vista (15018)
821 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15047 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15047 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
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15083
Sutersville (15083)
$64,750 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 median income
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15028
Coulters (15028)
$48,750 median income
- 15047
Greenock (15047)
$45,792 median income
- 15148
Wilmerding (15148)
$37,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15047 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15028 | Coulters, PA | 142 | 1.0 mi |
| 15131 | Mckeesport, PA | 8,240 | 1.4 mi |
| 15135 | Mckeesport, PA | 5,139 | 1.3 mi |
| 15018 | Buena Vista, PA | 821 | 3.0 mi |
| 15132 | Mckeesport, PA | 21,472 | 2.8 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 4.3 mi |
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 952 | 4.3 mi |
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 3.4 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 4.8 mi |
| 15148 | Wilmerding, PA | 2,814 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15047, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 15047 in?
ZIP code 15047 (Greenock) 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 15047?
ZIP code 15047 in Greenock, PA has a population of 151 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15047?
The median household income in ZIP 15047 is $45,792, which is 40% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15047?
The median home value in ZIP 15047 is $117,100, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15047?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15047 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15047?
ZIP code 15047 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15047?
In ZIP code 15047, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15047?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15047 is 12.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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