ZIP Code 15071

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Oakdale · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,956

210/sq mi

Median income
$102,328

▲ 34% vs US

higher than 82% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$275,000

▼ 1% vs US

higher than 62% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
50.4%

Median age 41.4

Land area
47.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 15071 in Oakdale, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,956. The median household income is $102,328, which is 34% above the national average. Median home value is $275,000, 1% below the US average. 50.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15071 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 47.5 square miles in Oakdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,956 residents, producing a population density of 210 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 15071 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15071 sits at $102,328 (31% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $52,507. The poverty rate stands at 5.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $275,000 (21% above the state average) with median rent at $1,532 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15071 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15071 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 15071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15071.

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 15071, Oakdale, 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

9,956

Population

47.5

Area (sq mi)

210

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15071?

41.4

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.8%
African American 3.6%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$102,328

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$52,507

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 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 69.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,296

Total Housing Units

5,064

Occupied Units

232

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$275,000

Median Home Value

+21% vs state

$1,532

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.7%

YoY Change (2024)

238

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+138%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15071 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 170
2021 +13.0% 192
2022 +5.4% 202
2023 +7.4% 217
2024 +9.7% 238

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 285 business establishments in ZIP 15071, employing approximately 3,697 people with a combined annual payroll of $221,300,000.

285

Businesses

3,697

Employees

$221.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 40 14.0%
Construction 31 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 26 9.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 8.8%
Wholesale trade 23 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 5.6%
Accommodation and food services 15 5.3%
Transportation and warehousing 14 4.9%
Manufacturing 10 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 2.8%
Finance and insurance 6 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.8%
Information 3 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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
15082 Sturgeon, PA 350 2.7 mi
15106 Carnegie, PA 18,536 3.9 mi
15321 Cecil, PA 1,676 6.1 mi
15031 Cuddy, PA 513 4.6 mi
15142 Presto, PA 1,163 3.9 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 4.3 mi
15108 Coraopolis, PA 40,153 6.1 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 5.0 mi
15057 Mc Donald, PA 13,930 5.0 mi
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 5.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15071 in?
ZIP code 15071 (Oakdale) 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 15071?
ZIP code 15071 in Oakdale, PA has a population of 9,956 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15071?
The median household income in ZIP 15071 is $102,328, which is 34% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15071?
The median home value in ZIP 15071 is $275,000, which is 1% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15071?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15071 is White at 84.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15071?
ZIP code 15071 has 285 business establishments employing approximately 3,697 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15071?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15071 are: Retail trade (57), Other services (except public administration) (40), Construction (31). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15071?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15071 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 15071?
In ZIP code 15071, 69.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 15071?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15071 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15071?
In ZIP code 15071, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15071?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15071 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Oakdale, 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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