Allison Park, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15101
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,292
- 464/sq mi High-density area
- $114,634
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Allison Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 29%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 464
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15101 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 15101 (Allison Park, PA) rose +1.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.2 in 2023 to 248.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15101 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Allison Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 24,292 residents across 52.4 square miles, a density of 464 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15101 skews affluent, with a median household income of $114,634 (47% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $61,044. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $334,500 (47% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 78.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,277.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15101 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 15101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allison Park, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15101.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
62 establishments
- Construction
Construction
58 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 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 15101, Allison Park, 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
24,292
Population
52.4
Area (sq mi)
464
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15101?
43.7
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
5.0%
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?
$114,634
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$61,044
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15101 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Allison Park, 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)
$114,634 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
11,131housing units
11,131
Total Housing Units
10,654
Occupied Units
477
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$1,277
Median Rent
1972
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
+1.5%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15101 have increased 1.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 187 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 205 |
| 2022 | +8.6% | 223 |
| 2023 | +10.0% | 245 |
| 2024 | +1.5% | 249 |
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 498 business establishments in ZIP 15101, employing approximately 5,012 people with a combined annual payroll of $236,071,000.
498
Businesses
5,012
Employees
$236.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 71 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 62 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 58 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 57 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 41 | 8.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 30 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 4.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 0.6% |
| Information | 3 | 0.6% |
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 15101 vs 15116 →
ZIP 15101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15044
Gibsonia (15044)
27,049 residents
- 15101
Allison Park (15101)
24,292 residents
- 15116
Glenshaw (15116)
14,427 residents
- 15238
Pittsburgh (15238)
13,162 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
12,615 residents
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
12,438 residents
- 15024 9,029
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 15223 7,236
Pittsburgh (15223)
7,236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15101 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15044
Gibsonia (15044)
$136,723 median income
- 15238
Pittsburgh (15238)
$116,575 median income
- 15101
Allison Park (15101)
$114,634 median income
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
$99,071 median income
- 15116
Glenshaw (15116)
$94,352 median income
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
$85,542 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15051
Indianola (15051)
$62,563 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15101 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15116 | Glenshaw, PA | 14,427 | 2.9 mi |
| 15044 | Gibsonia, PA | 27,049 | 4.1 mi |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 7,236 | 5.2 mi |
| 15007 | Bakerstown, PA | 323 | 5.1 mi |
| 15209 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,438 | 5.7 mi |
| 15051 | Indianola, PA | 461 | 4.7 mi |
| 15201 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,713 | 7.3 mi |
| 15024 | Cheswick, PA | 9,029 | 5.8 mi |
| 15215 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,615 | 5.6 mi |
| 15238 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,162 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15101, 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 (24,292 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 15101 in?
ZIP code 15101 (Allison Park) 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 15101?
ZIP code 15101 in Allison Park, PA has a population of 24,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15101?
The median household income in ZIP 15101 is $114,634, which is 50% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15101?
The median home value in ZIP 15101 is $334,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15101 is White at 92.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15101?
ZIP code 15101 has 498 business establishments employing approximately 5,012 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15101 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Other services (except public administration) (62), Construction (58). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15101?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15101 increased by 1.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 15101?
In ZIP code 15101, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.1% 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 15101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15101 is 26.9 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 15101?
In ZIP code 15101, 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 15101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15101 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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