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 High-density area
- $40,104
- Median income Below-median income area
- $66,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,891. Economic pressure is pronounced: 27.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $66,800 (71% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $684; owner occupancy is 43.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15104 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 15104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Braddock, PA
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$26,891
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
18.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15104 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Braddock, 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)
$40,104 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,555housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 residents
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
18,931 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15207 11,268
Pittsburgh (15207)
11,268 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15112 3,292
East Pittsburgh (15112)
3,292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15104 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15207
Pittsburgh (15207)
$57,427 median income
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
$55,714 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 median income
- 15145
Turtle Creek (15145)
$49,628 median income
- 15112
East Pittsburgh (15112)
$47,730 median income
- 15110
Duquesne (15110)
$44,180 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15104, 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 (9,038 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 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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