Trafford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15085
Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,944
- 322/sq mi High-density area
- $82,456
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Trafford pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 322
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15085 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15085 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Trafford, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,944 residents across 24.7 square miles, a density of 322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15085 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,456 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,895. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 1.2%. Median home value is $209,100 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $996; 89.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Westmoreland County, so 15085 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 15085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trafford, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$44,895
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15085 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Trafford, 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)
$82,456 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
3,805housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15642
Irwin (15642)
45,286 residents
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
28,323 residents
- 15137 10,228
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15085 7,944
Trafford (15085)
7,944 residents
- 15636 3,946
Harrison City (15636)
3,946 residents
- 15140 3,294
Pitcairn (15140)
3,294 residents
- 15148 2,814
Wilmerding (15148)
2,814 residents
- 15035 2,129
East Mc Keesport (15035)
2,129 residents
- 15692 941
Westmoreland City (15692)
941 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15085 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15636
Harrison City (15636)
$145,492 median income
- 15642
Irwin (15642)
$97,706 median income
- 15615
Ardara (15615)
$88,750 median income
- 15085
Trafford (15085)
$82,456 median income
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
$79,300 median income
- 15692
Westmoreland City (15692)
$71,574 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15137 $53,632
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15148 $37,179
Wilmerding (15148)
$37,179 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15085 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15085, 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 (7,944 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 15085 in?
ZIP code 15085 (Trafford) is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. Westmoreland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/westmoreland-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15085?
ZIP code 15085 in Trafford, PA has a population of 7,944 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15085?
The median household income in ZIP 15085 is $82,456, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15085?
The median home value in ZIP 15085 is $209,100, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15085 is White at 91.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15085?
ZIP code 15085 has 136 business establishments employing approximately 1,849 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15085 are: Construction (32), Other services (except public administration) (17), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15085 increased by 0.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 15085?
In ZIP code 15085, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.8% 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 15085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15085 is 29.5 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 15085?
In ZIP code 15085, approximately 89.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15085 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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