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Homestead, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15120

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

18,931
1,564/sq mi
$55,714
Median income
$132,400
Median home value
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Homestead pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,564
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15120 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Homestead, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 18,931 residents across 12.1 square miles, a density of 1,564 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15120 reports a modest median household income of $55,714 (28% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $36,781. 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 8.1%. The typical home here is valued at $132,400 (42% below the state average); renters pay a median of $904 monthly, and 63.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 15120 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 15120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homestead, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15120.

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 15120, Homestead, 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

18,931

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

1,564

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15120?

42.0

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 20.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$55,714

Median Household Income

-28% vs state

$36,781

Per Capita Income

14.7%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15120 ranks nationally

Homestead, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,714 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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

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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 62.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.0%

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

What does housing look like?

9,638

Total Housing Units

8,462

Occupied Units

1,176

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.2%
Renter 36.8%

$132,400

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$904

Median Rent

1951

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

+20.0%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15120 have increased 20.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.3% 171
2021 +7.5% 183
2022 +18.6% 218
2023 -3.2% 211
2024 +20.0% 253

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 418 business establishments in ZIP 15120, employing approximately 7,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $330,671,000.

418

Businesses

7,125

Employees

$330.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 78 18.7%
Health care and social assistance 59 14.1%
Accommodation and food services 51 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.8%
Construction 39 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 5.3%
Finance and insurance 20 4.8%
Wholesale trade 17 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 3.6%
Manufacturing 12 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.9%
Information 9 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 1.7%
Educational services 6 1.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 15120 vs 15207 →

ZIP 15120 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 15120 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 15120 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 15120 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
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 1.4 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 2.5 mi
15218 Pittsburgh, PA 13,851 2.1 mi
15217 Pittsburgh, PA 27,220 2.5 mi
15104 Braddock, PA 9,038 2.4 mi
15034 Dravosburg, PA 1,792 3.2 mi
15208 Pittsburgh, PA 10,406 4.0 mi
15112 East Pittsburgh, PA 3,292 3.7 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 3.4 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 3.4 mi

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Related Areas

Allegheny County Homestead, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15120 in? ▼
ZIP code 15120 (Homestead) 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 15120? ▼
ZIP code 15120 in Homestead, PA has a population of 18,931 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15120 is $55,714, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15120 is $132,400, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15120 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15120? ▼
ZIP code 15120 has 418 business establishments employing approximately 7,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15120 are: Retail trade (78), Health care and social assistance (59), Accommodation and food services (51). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15120 increased by 20.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 15120? ▼
In ZIP code 15120, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 15120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15120 is 25.2 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 15120? ▼
In ZIP code 15120, approximately 63.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15120 is 14.7% 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.