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Oakdale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15071

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,956
210/sq mi
$102,328
Median income
$275,000
Median home value
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakdale pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
210
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15071 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15071 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,956 residents across 47.5 square miles, a density of 210 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15071 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $102,328 (31% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $52,507. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 3.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $275,000 for a typical home value (21% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,532 a month; 72.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15071 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 15071

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakdale, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

9,956

Population

47.5

Area (sq mi)

210

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 15071 ranks nationally

Oakdale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$102,328 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15071 vs 15082 →

ZIP 15071 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15071 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15071 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15071 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Pop: 41,895
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Pop: 40,153
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Pop: 34,580
15221 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 31,060
15213 standard
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Pop: 30,844
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Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

Allegheny County Oakdale, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.