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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
$114,634
Median income
$334,500
Median home value
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $61,044. Poverty here runs at 3.7%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $334,500 (47% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,277 monthly, and 78.9% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15101 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 15101

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Allison Park, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15101.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15101?

43.7

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.9%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

$61,044

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15101 ranks nationally

Allison Park, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$114,634 Top 11% higher than 89% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,131

Total Housing Units

10,654

Occupied Units

477

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 78.9%
Renter 21.1%

$334,500

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15101 ranks #2 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 15101 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 15101 ranks #3 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
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

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Related Areas

Allegheny County Allison Park, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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