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West Elizabeth, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15088

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

535
1,022/sq mi
$55,000
Median income
$82,100
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

West Elizabeth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,022
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15088 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15088 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Elizabeth, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 535 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 1,022 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15088 reports a modest median household income of $55,000 (29% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,328. Poverty here runs at 6.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. Housing costs here run $82,100 for a typical home value (64% below the state average), with rent averaging $935 a month; 73.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 15088 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 15088, West Elizabeth, 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

535

Population

0.5

Area (sq mi)

1,022

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15088?

49.5

Median Age

55.8%

Male

44.2%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.5%
African American 0.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$55,000

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$28,328

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15088 ranks nationally

West Elizabeth, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,000 21st percentile higher than 21% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

186

Total Housing Units

154

Occupied Units

32

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$82,100

Median Home Value

-64% vs state

$935

Median Rent

1956

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 19 business establishments in ZIP 15088, employing approximately 253 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,286,000.

19

Businesses

253

Employees

$18.3M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 3 15.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 15.8%

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 15088 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 15088 ranks #9 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 15088 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 15088 ranks #7 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
15038 Elrama, PA 325 2.2 mi
15025 Clairton, PA 15,944 2.3 mi
15037 Elizabeth, PA 10,894 2.6 mi
15045 Glassport, PA 4,483 3.8 mi
15034 Dravosburg, PA 1,792 5.4 mi
15133 Mckeesport, PA 6,432 4.2 mi
15020 Bunola, PA 231 3.9 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 6.1 mi
15018 Buena Vista, PA 821 5.4 mi
15063 Monongahela, PA 11,677 5.5 mi

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Related Areas

Allegheny County West Elizabeth, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15088 in? ▼
ZIP code 15088 (West Elizabeth) 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 15088? ▼
ZIP code 15088 in West Elizabeth, PA has a population of 535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15088? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15088 is $55,000, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15088? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15088 is $82,100, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15088? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15088 is White at 94.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15088? ▼
ZIP code 15088 has 19 business establishments employing approximately 253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15088? ▼
In ZIP code 15088, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 15088? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15088 is 22.2 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 15088? ▼
In ZIP code 15088, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15088? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15088 is 6.6% 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.