ZIP Code 15085
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Trafford · Westmoreland County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,944
- Median income
- $82,456
- Median home value
- $209,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.8%
- Land area
- 24.7 sq mi
322/sq mi
▲ 8% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
New York
ZIP code 15085 in Trafford, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,944. The median household income is $82,456, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $209,100, 25% below the US average. 42.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15085 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.7 square miles in Trafford, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,944 residents, producing a population density of 322 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 15085 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15085 sits at $82,456 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,895. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.2%. On housing, the median home value is $209,100 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 89.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15085 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Westmoreland County, so you can benchmark 15085 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 15085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15085.
- Construction
Construction
32 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Retail trade 10
Retail trade
10 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15085, Trafford, 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
7,944
Population
24.7
Area (sq mi)
322
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15085?
45.8
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
1.9%
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?
$82,456
Median Household Income
+6% vs state
$44,895
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,805
Total Housing Units
3,397
Occupied Units
408
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,100
Median Home Value
-8% vs state
$996
Median Rent
1958
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
+0.4%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15085 have increased 0.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 145 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 157 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 174 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 196 |
| 2024 | +0.4% | 196 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 15085, employing approximately 1,849 people with a combined annual payroll of $115,927,000.
136
Businesses
1,849
Employees
$115.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 32 | 23.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.6% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 7.3% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.9% |
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 15085 vs 15615 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15615 | Ardara, PA | 387 | 1.5 mi |
| 15647 | Larimer, PA | 314 | 2.8 mi |
| 15642 | Irwin, PA | 45,286 | 4.6 mi |
| 15140 | Pitcairn, PA | 3,294 | 3.2 mi |
| 15146 | Monroeville, PA | 28,323 | 3.4 mi |
| 15148 | Wilmerding, PA | 2,814 | 3.9 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 4.5 mi |
| 15636 | Harrison City, PA | 3,946 | 3.7 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 4.6 mi |
| 15692 | Westmoreland City, PA | 941 | 4.4 mi |
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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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