ZIP Code 15104

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Braddock · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,038

1,425/sq mi

Median income
$40,104

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$66,800

▼ 76% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
12.9%

Median age 39

Land area
6.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 15104 in Braddock, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,038. The median household income is $40,104, which is 47% below the national average. Median home value is $66,800, 76% below the US average. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15104 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.3 square miles in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,038 residents, producing a population density of 1,425 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 15104 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15104 sits at $40,104 (48% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,891. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 18.5%. On housing, the median home value is $66,800 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $684 per month, and 43.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15104 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15104 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 15104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15104.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15104, Braddock, 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

9,038

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

1,425

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15104?

39.0

Median Age

44.6%

Male

55.4%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 28.5%
African American 56.6%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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?

$40,104

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$26,891

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

18.5%

Unemployment Rate

30.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

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

What does housing look like?

4,555

Total Housing Units

3,605

Occupied Units

950

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 43.7%
Renter 56.3%

$66,800

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$684

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 104 business establishments in ZIP 15104, employing approximately 1,427 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,888,000.

104

Businesses

1,427

Employees

$86.9M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 23 22.1%
Construction 12 11.5%
Other services (except public administration) 11 10.6%
Retail trade 10 9.6%
Manufacturing 9 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.7%
Accommodation and food services 8 7.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 5.8%
Wholesale trade 5 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.9%

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 Code City Population Distance
15112 East Pittsburgh, PA 3,292 1.3 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 2.1 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 2.2 mi
15218 Pittsburgh, PA 13,851 2.0 mi
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 2.2 mi
15120 Homestead, PA 18,931 2.4 mi
15035 East Mc Keesport, PA 2,129 3.2 mi
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 3.7 mi
15133 Mckeesport, PA 6,432 5.3 mi
15148 Wilmerding, PA 2,814 3.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15104 in?
ZIP code 15104 (Braddock) 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 15104?
ZIP code 15104 in Braddock, PA has a population of 9,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15104?
The median household income in ZIP 15104 is $40,104, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15104?
The median home value in ZIP 15104 is $66,800, which is 76% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15104?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15104 is African American at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15104?
ZIP code 15104 has 104 business establishments employing approximately 1,427 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15104?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15104 are: Health care and social assistance (23), Construction (12), Other services (except public administration) (11). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15104?
In ZIP code 15104, 57.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 15104?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15104 is 30.6 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 15104?
In ZIP code 15104, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15104?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15104 is 27.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Braddock, PA

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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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