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Tarentum, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15084

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

10,130
141/sq mi
$63,090
Median income
$115,800
Median home value
24.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tarentum pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15th pct
home value, US ZIPs
141
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15084 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15084 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,130 residents across 72.0 square miles, a density of 141 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15084 reports a modest median household income of $63,090 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $38,874. Local economic indicators show a 11.4% poverty rate alongside 6.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $115,800 for a typical home value (49% below the state average), with rent averaging $795 a month; 79.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15084, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 15084

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tarentum, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15084.

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 15084, Tarentum, 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

10,130

Population

72.0

Area (sq mi)

141

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15084?

43.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.9%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$63,090

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$38,874

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15084 ranks nationally

Tarentum, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,090 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,761

Total Housing Units

4,396

Occupied Units

365

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$115,800

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$795

Median Rent

1951

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

+11.8%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15084 have increased 11.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.4% 160
2021 +7.7% 172
2022 +15.1% 198
2023 +2.7% 203
2024 +11.8% 227

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 251 business establishments in ZIP 15084, employing approximately 3,839 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,803,000.

251

Businesses

3,839

Employees

$153.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 22.7%
Construction 31 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 29 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 28 11.2%
Health care and social assistance 22 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 13 5.2%
Wholesale trade 12 4.8%
Information 11 4.4%
Finance and insurance 11 4.4%
Manufacturing 10 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 4.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.0%

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 15084 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 15084 ranks #2 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 15084 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 15084 ranks #6 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
15076 Russellton, PA 849 2.3 mi
15030 Creighton, PA 1,128 3.2 mi
15075 Rural Ridge, PA 128 3.3 mi
15049 Harwick, PA 895 5.1 mi
15006 Bairdford, PA 240 3.9 mi
15014 Brackenridge, PA 3,184 3.6 mi
15065 Natrona Heights, PA 11,588 4.0 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 4.2 mi
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 5.7 mi
16056 Saxonburg, PA 4,791 6.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15084 in? ▼
ZIP code 15084 (Tarentum) 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 15084? ▼
ZIP code 15084 in Tarentum, PA has a population of 10,130 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15084? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15084 is $63,090, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15084? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15084 is $115,800, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15084? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15084 is White at 91.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15084? ▼
ZIP code 15084 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 3,839 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15084? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15084 are: Retail trade (57), Construction (31), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15084? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15084 increased by 11.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 15084? ▼
In ZIP code 15084, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.7% 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 15084? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15084 is 24.8 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 15084? ▼
In ZIP code 15084, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15084? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15084 is 11.4% 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.