Wexford, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15090
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,202
- 387/sq mi High-density area
- $160,576
- Median income Above-median income area
- $476,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wexford pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 14%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 387
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15090 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15090 (Wexford, PA) rose +3.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 225.9 in 2023 to 232.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15090 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 21,202 residents across 54.7 square miles, a density of 387 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15090 skews affluent, with a median household income of $160,576 (106% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $78,310. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.5% and unemployment is 1.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $476,400 (110% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,891.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15090 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 15090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wexford, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15090.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
212 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
124 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
107 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
99 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 15090, Wexford, 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
21,202
Population
54.7
Area (sq mi)
387
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15090?
40.1
Median Age
51.4%
Male
48.6%
Female
10.1%
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?
$160,576
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$78,310
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15090 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wexford, 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)
$160,576 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
9,926housing units
9,926
Total Housing Units
9,437
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
2.71
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$476,400
Median Home Value
+110% vs state ZIP avg
$1,891
Median Rent
1990
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
+3.1%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15090 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 177 |
| 2021 | +8.7% | 193 |
| 2022 | +10.0% | 212 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 226 |
| 2024 | +3.1% | 233 |
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 1,060 business establishments in ZIP 15090, employing approximately 13,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $790,071,000.
1,060
Businesses
13,495
Employees
$790.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 212 | 20.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 158 | 14.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 124 | 11.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 107 | 10.1% |
| Retail trade | 99 | 9.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 57 | 5.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 47 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 44 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 31 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 1.1% |
| Information | 12 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 0.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
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 15090 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
41,895 residents
- 16066
Cranberry Township (16066)
28,060 residents
- 15044
Gibsonia (15044)
27,049 residents
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
21,202 residents
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
19,685 residents
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
19,660 residents
- 16046 14,396
Mars (16046)
14,396 residents
- 15229 13,825
Pittsburgh (15229)
13,825 residents
- 15005 9,450
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15090 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15090 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
$160,576 median income
- 15015
Bradfordwoods (15015)
$155,208 median income
- 16046
Mars (16046)
$151,560 median income
- 15044
Gibsonia (15044)
$136,723 median income
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
$132,674 median income
- 15086
Warrendale (15086)
$130,688 median income
- 16066
Cranberry Township (16066)
$124,189 median income
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
$109,895 median income
- 15229
Pittsburgh (15229)
$90,703 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15090 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15015 | Bradfordwoods, PA | 1,175 | 1.0 mi |
| 15086 | Warrendale, PA | 300 | 3.1 mi |
| 15237 | Pittsburgh, PA | 41,895 | 5.4 mi |
| 16046 | Mars, PA | 14,396 | 5.6 mi |
| 15202 | Pittsburgh, PA | 19,685 | 8.3 mi |
| 16066 | Cranberry Township, PA | 28,060 | 6.2 mi |
| 15005 | Baden, PA | 9,450 | 5.8 mi |
| 15143 | Sewickley, PA | 19,660 | 5.4 mi |
| 15044 | Gibsonia, PA | 27,049 | 6.3 mi |
| 15229 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,825 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15090, 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 (21,202 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 15090 in?
ZIP code 15090 (Wexford) 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 15090?
ZIP code 15090 in Wexford, PA has a population of 21,202 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15090?
The median household income in ZIP 15090 is $160,576, which is 110% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15090?
The median home value in ZIP 15090 is $476,400, which is 71% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15090?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15090 is White at 80.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15090?
ZIP code 15090 has 1,060 business establishments employing approximately 13,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15090?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15090 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Professional, scientific, and technical services (158), Finance and insurance (124). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15090?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15090 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 15090?
In ZIP code 15090, 83.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.6% 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 15090?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15090 is 25.7 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 15090?
In ZIP code 15090, approximately 78.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15090?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15090 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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