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 High-density area
- $92,782
- Median income Above-median income area
- $334,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15139 (Oakmont, PA) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.7 in 2023 to 271.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,876. The poverty rate is 5.4%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $334,500 (47% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,190; 55.8% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15139 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 15139
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakmont, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15139.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15139?
44.0
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.9%
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?
$92,782
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$63,876
Per Capita Income
5.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15139 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Oakmont, 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)
$92,782 Top 21% higher than 79% 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
3,487housing units
3,487
Total Housing Units
3,219
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$334,500
Median Home Value
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15139 vs 15147 →
ZIP 15139 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
34,580 residents
- 15147
Verona (15147)
17,395 residents
- 15238 13,162
Pittsburgh (15238)
13,162 residents
- 15215 12,615
Pittsburgh (15215)
12,615 residents
- 15024 9,029
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 15139 6,307
Oakmont (15139)
6,307 residents
- 15144 4,142
Springdale (15144)
4,142 residents
- 15049 895
Harwick (15049)
895 residents
- 15076 849
Russellton (15076)
849 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15139 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15139 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15238
Pittsburgh (15238)
$116,575 median income
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
$99,071 median income
- 15139
Oakmont (15139)
$92,782 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
$67,240 median income
- 15147
Verona (15147)
$66,757 median income
- 15051
Indianola (15051)
$62,563 median income
- 15049
Harwick (15049)
$60,595 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15139, 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 (6,307 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 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.
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