ZIP Code 15056

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Leetsdale · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,140

478/sq mi

Median income
$67,292

▼ 12% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$161,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 30% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.3%

Median age 44.2

Land area
2.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15056 in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,140. The median household income is $67,292, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $161,500, 42% below the US average. 39.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15056 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Leetsdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,140 residents, producing a population density of 478 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 15056 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15056 sits at $67,292 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,057. The poverty rate stands at 6.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $161,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $982 per month, and 57.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15056 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, 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 15056 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 15056

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15056.

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 15056, Leetsdale, 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

1,140

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

478

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15056?

44.2

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 81.2%
African American 5.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$42,057

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

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 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

600

Total Housing Units

529

Occupied Units

71

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.1%
Renter 42.9%

$161,500

Median Home Value

-29% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Leetsdale, 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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