ZIP Code 15104
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Braddock · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,038
- Median income
- $40,104
- Median home value
- $66,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 12.9%
- Land area
- 6.3 sq mi
1,425/sq mi
▼ 47% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 76% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 39
New York
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Manufacturing 9
Manufacturing
9 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15104?
39.0
Median Age
44.6%
Male
55.4%
Female
1.0%
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?
$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?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15104 vs 15112 →
| 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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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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