ZIP Code 15049

standard

Source:

Harwick · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
895

802/sq mi

Median income
$60,595

▼ 21% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$139,600

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.7%

Median age 57.6

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15049 in Harwick, Pennsylvania has a population of 895. The median household income is $60,595, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $139,600, 50% below the US average. 24.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15049 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Harwick, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 895 residents, producing a population density of 802 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 15049 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15049 sits at $60,595 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,879. The poverty rate stands at 15.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $139,600 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $964 per month, and 81.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15049 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15049 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 →

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 15049, Harwick, 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

895

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

802

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 15049?

57.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 95.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$60,595

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$39,879

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.8 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 60.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

562

Total Housing Units

506

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.8%
Renter 18.2%

$139,600

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$964

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 15049, employing approximately 18 people with a combined annual payroll of $382,000.

7

Businesses

18

Employees

$382K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 42.9%

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 15049 vs 15144 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 1.3 mi
15075 Rural Ridge, PA 128 2.3 mi
15030 Creighton, PA 1,128 2.5 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 2.5 mi
15139 Oakmont, PA 6,307 2.8 mi
15051 Indianola, PA 461 3.3 mi
15084 Tarentum, PA 10,130 5.1 mi
15076 Russellton, PA 849 3.9 mi
15147 Verona, PA 17,395 4.2 mi
15238 Pittsburgh, PA 13,162 4.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15049 in?
ZIP code 15049 (Harwick) 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 15049?
ZIP code 15049 in Harwick, PA has a population of 895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15049?
The median household income in ZIP 15049 is $60,595, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15049?
The median home value in ZIP 15049 is $139,600, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15049 is White at 95.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15049?
ZIP code 15049 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 18 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15049?
In ZIP code 15049, 60.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 15049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15049 is 23.8 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 15049?
In ZIP code 15049, approximately 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15049 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Harwick, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.