Leetsdale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15056
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,140
- 478/sq mi High-density area
- $67,292
- Median income Near-median income area
- $161,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 39.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leetsdale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 478
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15056 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15056 (Leetsdale, PA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 15056 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leetsdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,140 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 478 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15056 reports a modest median household income of $67,292 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,057. The poverty rate is 6.1%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,500 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $982; owner occupancy is 57.1%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15056 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 15056
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leetsdale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15056.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
30 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 15056, Leetsdale, 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
1,140
Population
2.4
Area (sq mi)
478
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15056?
44.2
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
3.5%
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?
$67,292
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$42,057
Per Capita Income
6.1%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15056 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Leetsdale, 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)
$67,292 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
600housing units
600
Total Housing Units
529
Occupied Units
71
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$982
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 96 business establishments in ZIP 15056, employing approximately 2,242 people with a combined annual payroll of $154,306,000.
96
Businesses
2,242
Employees
$154.3M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 30 | 31.3% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 17.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 5 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 5.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.1% |
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 15056 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
40,153 residents
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
31,964 residents
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
19,660 residents
- 15003 11,861
Ambridge (15003)
11,861 residents
- 15005 9,450
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
- 15042 8,105
Freedom (15042)
8,105 residents
- 15046 2,640
Crescent (15046)
2,640 residents
- 15027 2,201
Conway (15027)
2,201 residents
- 15056 1,140
Leetsdale (15056)
1,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15056 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15056 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
$132,674 median income
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
$100,859 median income
- 15046
Crescent (15046)
$81,992 median income
- 15042
Freedom (15042)
$75,742 median income
- 15005
Baden (15005)
$73,354 median income
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
$70,985 median income
- 15056
Leetsdale (15056)
$67,292 median income
- 15027
Conway (15027)
$65,466 median income
- 15225
Pittsburgh (15225)
$61,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15056 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15046 | Crescent, PA | 2,640 | 1.0 mi |
| 15081 | South Heights, PA | 475 | 1.4 mi |
| 15003 | Ambridge, PA | 11,861 | 2.5 mi |
| 15143 | Sewickley, PA | 19,660 | 3.6 mi |
| 15108 | Coraopolis, PA | 40,153 | 4.5 mi |
| 15005 | Baden, PA | 9,450 | 5.9 mi |
| 15027 | Conway, PA | 2,201 | 7.2 mi |
| 15042 | Freedom, PA | 8,105 | 8.5 mi |
| 15001 | Aliquippa, PA | 31,964 | 5.9 mi |
| 15225 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1,084 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15056, 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 (1,140 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 15056 in?
ZIP code 15056 (Leetsdale) 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 15056?
ZIP code 15056 in Leetsdale, PA has a population of 1,140 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15056?
The median household income in ZIP 15056 is $67,292, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15056?
The median home value in ZIP 15056 is $161,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15056?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15056 is White at 81.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15056?
ZIP code 15056 has 96 business establishments employing approximately 2,242 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15056?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15056 are: Wholesale trade (30), Manufacturing (17), Transportation and warehousing (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15056?
In ZIP code 15056, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 15056?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15056 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 15056?
In ZIP code 15056, approximately 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15056?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15056 is 6.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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