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South Park, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15129

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

10,920
524/sq mi
$99,519
Median income
$252,000
Median home value
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Park pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
524
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Park, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,920 residents across 20.9 square miles, a density of 524 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15129 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,519 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $51,252. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. Median home value sits at $252,000 (11% above the state average), median rent at $1,427 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 15129 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 15129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in South Park, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15129.

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 15129, South Park, 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

10,920

Population

20.9

Area (sq mi)

524

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15129?

43.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$99,519

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$51,252

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15129 ranks nationally

South Park, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,519 Top 19% higher than 81% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.8%

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

What does housing look like?

4,916

Total Housing Units

4,679

Occupied Units

237

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$252,000

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,427

Median Rent

1976

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

237

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+137%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15129 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 178
2021 +9.7% 195
2022 +17.3% 229
2023 -2.7% 223
2024 +6.6% 237

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 125 business establishments in ZIP 15129, employing approximately 696 people with a combined annual payroll of $28,263,000.

125

Businesses

696

Employees

$28.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 26 20.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 13 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 13 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 12 9.6%
Retail trade 9 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.8%
Finance and insurance 5 4.0%
Wholesale trade 4 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 3 2.4%
Information 3 2.4%

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 15129 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 15129 ranks #6 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 15129 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 15129 ranks #3 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
15332 Finleyville, PA 8,148 3.6 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 2.9 mi
15236 Pittsburgh, PA 29,724 3.9 mi
15025 Clairton, PA 15,944 3.9 mi
15367 Venetia, PA 8,731 3.7 mi
15234 Pittsburgh, PA 14,056 5.3 mi
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 5.9 mi
15038 Elrama, PA 325 4.7 mi
15020 Bunola, PA 231 5.1 mi
15067 New Eagle, PA 2,281 6.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15129 in? ▼
ZIP code 15129 (South Park) 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 15129? ▼
ZIP code 15129 in South Park, PA has a population of 10,920 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15129 is $99,519, which is 30% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15129 is $252,000, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15129 is White at 92.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15129? ▼
ZIP code 15129 has 125 business establishments employing approximately 696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15129 are: Construction (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15), Accommodation and food services (13). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15129 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 15129? ▼
In ZIP code 15129, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 15129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15129 is 29.3 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 15129? ▼
In ZIP code 15129, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15129 is 3.6% 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.