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Oakmont, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15139

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

6,307
1,265/sq mi
$92,782
Median income
$334,500
Median home value
58.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakmont pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 24%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
1,265
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15139 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15139 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakmont, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,307 residents across 5.0 square miles, a density of 1,265 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15139 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,782 (19% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $63,876. Local economic indicators show a 5.4% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. Housing costs here run $334,500 for a typical home value (47% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,190 a month; 55.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 15139 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 15139

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakmont, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15139.

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 15139, Oakmont, 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

6,307

Population

5.0

Area (sq mi)

1,265

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15139?

44.0

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
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?

$92,782

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$63,876

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15139 ranks nationally

Oakmont, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$92,782 Top 24% higher than 76% 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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,487

Total Housing Units

3,219

Occupied Units

268

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.8%
Renter 44.2%

$334,500

Median Home Value

+47% vs state

$1,190

Median Rent

1963

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15139 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 211
2021 +8.1% 228
2022 +12.9% 257
2023 +0.9% 260
2024 +4.5% 271

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 15139, employing approximately 3,252 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,123,000.

229

Businesses

3,252

Employees

$171.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 37 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 33 14.4%
Retail trade 29 12.7%
Construction 18 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.0%
Finance and insurance 15 6.5%
Manufacturing 10 4.4%
Wholesale trade 8 3.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.8%
Information 3 1.3%

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 15139 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 15139 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 15139 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 15139 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
15147 Verona, PA 17,395 1.8 mi
15238 Pittsburgh, PA 13,162 2.6 mi
15049 Harwick, PA 895 2.8 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 3.9 mi
15075 Rural Ridge, PA 128 4.4 mi
15051 Indianola, PA 461 3.3 mi
15235 Pittsburgh, PA 34,580 4.3 mi
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 3.3 mi
15076 Russellton, PA 849 5.9 mi
15215 Pittsburgh, PA 12,615 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15139 in? ▼
ZIP code 15139 (Oakmont) 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 15139? ▼
ZIP code 15139 in Oakmont, PA has a population of 6,307 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15139? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15139 is $92,782, which is 22% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15139? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15139 is $334,500, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15139? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15139 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15139? ▼
ZIP code 15139 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 3,252 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15139? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15139 are: Health care and social assistance (37), Professional, scientific, and technical services (33), Other services (except public administration) (33). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15139? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15139 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 15139? ▼
In ZIP code 15139, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.6% 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 15139? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15139 is 25.8 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 15139? ▼
In ZIP code 15139, approximately 55.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15139? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15139 is 5.4% 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.