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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
$82,456
Median income
$209,100
Median home value
42.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,895. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.2%. Median home value sits at $209,100 (8% below the state average), median rent at $996 a month, and owner-occupancy at 89.0%.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Westmoreland County, letting you compare 15085 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 15085

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Trafford, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15085.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15085?

45.8

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 91.7%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

How ZIP 15085 ranks nationally

Trafford, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,456 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.8%

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

Owner 89.0%
Renter 11.0%

$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 15085 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 15085 ranks #4 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 15085 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 15085 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Westmoreland County

15601 standard
Greensburg, PA
Pop: 59,483
15642 standard
Irwin, PA
Pop: 45,286
15068 standard
New Kensington, PA
Pop: 38,785
15650 standard
Latrobe, PA
Pop: 28,432
15644 standard
Jeannette, PA
Pop: 18,836
15666 standard
Mount Pleasant, PA
Pop: 16,461

Related Areas

Westmoreland County Trafford, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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