ZIP Code 15140

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Pitcairn · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,294

2,518/sq mi

Median income
$36,419

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$59,300

▼ 79% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.1%

Median age 41.2

Land area
1.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 15140 in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,294. The median household income is $36,419, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $59,300, 79% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15140 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.3 square miles in Pitcairn, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,294 residents, producing a population density of 2,518 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15140 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15140 sits at $36,419 (53% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $24,790. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $59,300 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $772 per month, and 39.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15140 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15140 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15140

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15140.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15140, Pitcairn, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,294

Population

1.3

Area (sq mi)

2,518

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15140?

41.2

Median Age

50.2%

Male

49.8%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 59.8%
African American 31.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$36,419

Median Household Income

-53% vs state

$24,790

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

11.4%

Unemployment Rate

28.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,734

Total Housing Units

1,412

Occupied Units

322

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.2%
Renter 60.8%

$59,300

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$772

Median Rent

1957

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 32 business establishments in ZIP 15140, employing approximately 395 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,352,000.

32

Businesses

395

Employees

$12.4M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 25.0%
Construction 5 15.6%
Health care and social assistance 4 12.5%
Retail trade 3 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 3 9.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 9.4%

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 15140 vs 15148 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15148 Wilmerding, PA 2,814 1.4 mi
15146 Monroeville, PA 28,323 1.5 mi
15035 East Mc Keesport, PA 2,129 2.3 mi
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 2.6 mi
15137 North Versailles, PA 10,228 2.7 mi
15112 East Pittsburgh, PA 3,292 3.2 mi
15085 Trafford, PA 7,944 3.2 mi
15615 Ardara, PA 387 3.7 mi
15104 Braddock, PA 9,038 4.5 mi
15131 Mckeesport, PA 8,240 5.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15140 in?
ZIP code 15140 (Pitcairn) 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 15140?
ZIP code 15140 in Pitcairn, PA has a population of 3,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15140?
The median household income in ZIP 15140 is $36,419, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15140?
The median home value in ZIP 15140 is $59,300, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15140?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15140 is White at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15140?
ZIP code 15140 has 32 business establishments employing approximately 395 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15140?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15140 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (5), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15140?
In ZIP code 15140, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 15140?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15140 is 28.0 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 15140?
In ZIP code 15140, approximately 39.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15140?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15140 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Pitcairn, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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