ZIP Code 15090
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Wexford · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,202
- Median income
- $160,576
- Median home value
- $476,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 73.6%
- Land area
- 54.7 sq mi
387/sq mi
▲ 110% vs US
higher than 97% of US ZIPs
▲ 71% vs US
higher than 86% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.1
New York
ZIP code 15090 in Wexford, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,202. The median household income is $160,576, which is 110% above the national average. Median home value is $476,400, 71% above the US average. 73.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15090 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.7 square miles in Wexford, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,202 residents, producing a population density of 387 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 15090 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15090 sits at $160,576 (106% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $78,310. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $476,400 (110% above the state average) with median rent at $1,891 per month, and 78.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15090 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15090 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 15090
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$78,310
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.7 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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15090 vs 15015 →
| 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 |
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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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