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 High-density area
- $55,714
- Median income Below-median income area
- $132,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15120 (Homestead, PA) rose +20.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 210.6 in 2023 to 252.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,781. The poverty rate is 14.7%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $132,400 (42% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $904; owner occupancy is 63.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15120 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 15120
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Homestead, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15120.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
78 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15120?
42.0
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
1.8%
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?
$55,714
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$36,781
Per Capita Income
14.7%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15120 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Homestead, 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)
$55,714 17th percentile higher than 17% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,638housing units
9,638
Total Housing Units
8,462
Occupied Units
1,176
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$132,400
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 residents
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
27,220 residents
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
20,131 residents
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
18,931 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15207 11,268
Pittsburgh (15207)
11,268 residents
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15120 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
$95,668 median income
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
$72,485 median income
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15207
Pittsburgh (15207)
$57,427 median income
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
$55,714 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 median income
- 15034
Dravosburg (15034)
$51,715 median income
- 15112
East Pittsburgh (15112)
$47,730 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15120, 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 (18,931 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 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.
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