Natrona Heights, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15065
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,588
- 361/sq mi High-density area
- $67,803
- Median income Near-median income area
- $159,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Natrona Heights pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 29th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 361
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15065 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 15065 (Natrona Heights, PA) fell -1.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 206.8 in 2023 to 204.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15065 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Natrona Heights, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,588 residents across 32.1 square miles, a density of 361 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15065 reports a modest median household income of $67,803 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,495. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $159,400 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $866; owner occupancy is 78.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, 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 15065 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 15065
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Natrona Heights, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15065.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
- Finance and insurance 19
Finance and insurance
19 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 15065, Natrona Heights, 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
11,588
Population
32.1
Area (sq mi)
361
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15065?
50.0
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
2.2%
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?
$67,803
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$42,495
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15065 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Natrona Heights, 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)
$67,803 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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
5,838housing units
5,838
Total Housing Units
5,037
Occupied Units
801
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$159,400
Median Home Value
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$866
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-1.3%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15065 have decreased 1.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 154 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 187 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 207 |
| 2024 | -1.3% | 204 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 254 business establishments in ZIP 15065, employing approximately 4,050 people with a combined annual payroll of $195,192,000.
254
Businesses
4,050
Employees
$195.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 20.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 15.3% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 5.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
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 15065 vs 15014 →
ZIP 15065 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15065 11,588
Natrona Heights (15065)
11,588 residents
- 15656 10,298
Leechburg (15656)
10,298 residents
- 15084 10,130
Tarentum (15084)
10,130 residents
- 16055 8,486
Sarver (16055)
8,486 residents
- 15144 4,142
Springdale (15144)
4,142 residents
- 15014 3,184
Brackenridge (15014)
3,184 residents
- 15030 1,128
Creighton (15030)
1,128 residents
- 15076 849
Russellton (15076)
849 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15065 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15065 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16055
Sarver (16055)
$90,950 median income
- 15656
Leechburg (15656)
$68,311 median income
- 15065
Natrona Heights (15065)
$67,803 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15641
Hyde Park (15641)
$65,536 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15084
Tarentum (15084)
$63,090 median income
- 15030
Creighton (15030)
$56,094 median income
- 15014
Brackenridge (15014)
$53,551 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15065 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15014 | Brackenridge, PA | 3,184 | 2.5 mi |
| 15084 | Tarentum, PA | 10,130 | 4.0 mi |
| 16055 | Sarver, PA | 8,486 | 5.2 mi |
| 15068 | New Kensington, PA | 38,785 | 5.6 mi |
| 15030 | Creighton, PA | 1,128 | 4.7 mi |
| 15656 | Leechburg, PA | 10,298 | 5.5 mi |
| 15076 | Russellton, PA | 849 | 6.1 mi |
| 15144 | Springdale, PA | 4,142 | 7.0 mi |
| 15641 | Hyde Park, PA | 500 | 7.3 mi |
| 15075 | Rural Ridge, PA | 128 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15065, 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 (11,588 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 15065 in?
ZIP code 15065 (Natrona Heights) 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 15065?
ZIP code 15065 in Natrona Heights, PA has a population of 11,588 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15065?
The median household income in ZIP 15065 is $67,803, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15065?
The median home value in ZIP 15065 is $159,400, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15065?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15065 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15065?
ZIP code 15065 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 4,050 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15065?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15065 are: Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (39), Retail trade (35). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15065?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15065 decreased by 1.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 104%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15065?
In ZIP code 15065, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.6% 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 15065?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15065 is 24.4 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 15065?
In ZIP code 15065, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15065?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15065 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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