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Carnegie, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15106

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

18,536
641/sq mi
$77,247
Median income
$194,800
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Carnegie pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
641
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Carnegie, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,536 residents across 28.9 square miles, a density of 641 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15106 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,247 (1% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,218. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Median home value sits at $194,800 (14% below the state average), median rent at $999 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15106, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the 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 15106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carnegie, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15106.

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 15106, Carnegie, 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

18,536

Population

28.9

Area (sq mi)

641

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15106?

45.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 83.8%
African American 6.6%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$77,247

Median Household Income

-1% vs state

$49,218

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15106 ranks nationally

Carnegie, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,247 Top 42% higher than 58% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,993

Total Housing Units

9,370

Occupied Units

623

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.1%
Renter 32.9%

$194,800

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$999

Median Rent

1955

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15106 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 173
2021 +11.4% 193
2022 +9.1% 210
2023 +7.8% 227
2024 +9.3% 248

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 577 business establishments in ZIP 15106, employing approximately 7,724 people with a combined annual payroll of $417,567,000.

577

Businesses

7,724

Employees

$417.6M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 81 14.0%
Construction 72 12.5%
Other services (except public administration) 65 11.3%
Retail trade 48 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 46 8.0%
Accommodation and food services 45 7.8%
Wholesale trade 44 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 6.2%
Manufacturing 30 5.2%
Finance and insurance 26 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 2.8%
Information 13 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.1%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

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 15106 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 15106 ranks #4 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 15106 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 15106 ranks #6 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
15142 Presto, PA 1,163 1.8 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 2.1 mi
15136 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 21,849 4.0 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 3.5 mi
15071 Oakdale, PA 9,956 3.9 mi
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 3.3 mi
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 4.9 mi
15216 Pittsburgh, PA 23,350 4.2 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 4.2 mi
15225 Pittsburgh, PA 1,084 6.6 mi

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Related Areas

Allegheny County Carnegie, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15106 in? ▼
ZIP code 15106 (Carnegie) 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 15106? ▼
ZIP code 15106 in Carnegie, PA has a population of 18,536 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15106 is $77,247, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15106 is $194,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15106 is White at 83.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15106? ▼
ZIP code 15106 has 577 business establishments employing approximately 7,724 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15106 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (81), Construction (72), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15106 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 15106? ▼
In ZIP code 15106, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 15106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15106 is 23.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15106? ▼
In ZIP code 15106, approximately 67.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15106 is 8.3% 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.