PlainZIP

Braddock, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15104

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

9,038
1,425/sq mi
$40,104
Median income
$66,800
Median home value
12.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Braddock pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,425
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15104 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Braddock, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,038 residents across 6.3 square miles, a density of 1,425 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15104 reports a modest median household income of $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.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 31 minutes. To put 15104 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15104

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braddock, PA

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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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

How ZIP 15104 ranks nationally

Braddock, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$40,104 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15104 vs 15112 →

ZIP 15104 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 15104 ranks #5 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 15104 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 15104 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

Allegheny County Braddock, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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