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Sewickley, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15143

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

19,660
206/sq mi
$132,674
Median income
$454,900
Median home value
62.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sewickley pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 16%
home value, US ZIPs
206
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15143 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15143 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sewickley, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,660 residents across 95.3 square miles, a density of 206 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15143 skews affluent, with a median household income of $132,674 (70% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $77,913. The poverty rate stands at 4.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $454,900 (100% above the state average) with median rent at $1,272 per month, and 81.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15143 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 15143

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sewickley, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15143.

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 15143, Sewickley, 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

19,660

Population

95.3

Area (sq mi)

206

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15143?

47.0

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 2.4%
Asian 7.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$132,674

Median Household Income

+70% vs state

$77,913

Per Capita Income

4.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15143 ranks nationally

Sewickley, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$132,674 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.9%

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

What does housing look like?

9,537

Total Housing Units

8,708

Occupied Units

829

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.6%
Renter 18.4%

$454,900

Median Home Value

+100% vs state

$1,272

Median Rent

1972

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

+7.1%

YoY Change (2024)

253

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+153%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15143 have increased 7.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 187
2021 +7.7% 201
2022 +10.8% 223
2023 +5.8% 236
2024 +7.1% 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 763 business establishments in ZIP 15143, employing approximately 9,684 people with a combined annual payroll of $634,449,000.

763

Businesses

9,684

Employees

$634.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 130 17.0%
Health care and social assistance 105 13.8%
Finance and insurance 104 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 69 9.0%
Retail trade 57 7.5%
Construction 52 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 6.3%
Wholesale trade 40 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 35 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 3.3%
Educational services 17 2.2%
Manufacturing 16 2.1%
Information 13 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 9 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 4 0.5%

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 15143 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 15143 ranks #4 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 15143 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 15143 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
15056 Leetsdale, PA 1,140 3.6 mi
15081 South Heights, PA 475 4.7 mi
15003 Ambridge, PA 11,861 4.0 mi
15046 Crescent, PA 2,640 4.5 mi
15005 Baden, PA 9,450 5.2 mi
15225 Pittsburgh, PA 1,084 5.0 mi
15237 Pittsburgh, PA 41,895 5.5 mi
15108 Coraopolis, PA 40,153 5.8 mi
15015 Bradfordwoods, PA 1,175 5.6 mi
15090 Wexford, PA 21,202 5.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

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Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 41,895
15108 standard
Coraopolis, PA
Pop: 40,153
15235 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 34,580
15221 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 31,060
15213 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 30,844
15236 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

Allegheny County Sewickley, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15143 in? ▼
ZIP code 15143 (Sewickley) 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 15143? ▼
ZIP code 15143 in Sewickley, PA has a population of 19,660 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15143? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15143 is $132,674, which is 74% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15143? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15143 is $454,900, which is 64% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15143? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15143 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15143? ▼
ZIP code 15143 has 763 business establishments employing approximately 9,684 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15143? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15143 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (130), Health care and social assistance (105), Finance and insurance (104). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15143? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15143 increased by 7.1% 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 15143? ▼
In ZIP code 15143, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.9% 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 15143? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15143 is 23.4 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 15143? ▼
In ZIP code 15143, approximately 81.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15143? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15143 is 4.1% 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.