Springdale, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15144
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,142
- 580/sq mi High-density area
- $67,520
- Median income Near-median income area
- $156,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springdale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 580
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15144 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 15144 (Springdale, PA) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.5 in 2023 to 195.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15144 covers 7.1 square miles in Springdale, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,142 residents on file, a density of 580 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15144 reports a modest median household income of $67,520 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,902. The poverty rate is 4.1%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,100 (31% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $894; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15144 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 15144
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springdale, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15144.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
8 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 15144, Springdale, 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
4,142
Population
7.1
Area (sq mi)
580
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15144?
52.4
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
1.8%
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?
$67,520
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$43,902
Per Capita Income
4.1%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15144 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Springdale, 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)
$67,520 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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
2,036housing units
2,036
Total Housing Units
1,863
Occupied Units
173
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,100
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$894
Median Rent
1953
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15144 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.7% | 160 |
| 2021 | +17.8% | 189 |
| 2022 | -0.2% | 188 |
| 2023 | +6.0% | 200 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 196 |
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 86 business establishments in ZIP 15144, employing approximately 998 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,737,000.
86
Businesses
998
Employees
$57.7M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 18.6% |
| Construction | 12 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 11.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 8.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 7.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.5% |
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 15144 vs 15049 →
ZIP 15144 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
38,785 residents
- 15147
Verona (15147)
17,395 residents
- 15084 10,130
Tarentum (15084)
10,130 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
- 15014 3,184
Brackenridge (15014)
3,184 residents
- 15030 1,128
Creighton (15030)
1,128 residents
- 15049 895
Harwick (15049)
895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15144 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15144 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15139
Oakmont (15139)
$92,782 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15147
Verona (15147)
$66,757 median income
- 15068
New Kensington (15068)
$63,426 median income
- 15084
Tarentum (15084)
$63,090 median income
- 15051
Indianola (15051)
$62,563 median income
- 15049
Harwick (15049)
$60,595 median income
- 15030
Creighton (15030)
$56,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15144 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15049 | Harwick, PA | 895 | 1.3 mi |
| 15030 | Creighton, PA | 1,128 | 2.6 mi |
| 15139 | Oakmont, PA | 6,307 | 3.3 mi |
| 15075 | Rural Ridge, PA | 128 | 3.4 mi |
| 15068 | New Kensington, PA | 38,785 | 3.8 mi |
| 15024 | Cheswick, PA | 9,029 | 3.8 mi |
| 15147 | Verona, PA | 17,395 | 4.3 mi |
| 15051 | Indianola, PA | 461 | 4.5 mi |
| 15014 | Brackenridge, PA | 3,184 | 4.6 mi |
| 15084 | Tarentum, PA | 10,130 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15144, 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 (4,142 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 15144 in?
ZIP code 15144 (Springdale) 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 15144?
ZIP code 15144 in Springdale, PA has a population of 4,142 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15144?
The median household income in ZIP 15144 is $67,520, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15144?
The median home value in ZIP 15144 is $156,100, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15144?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15144 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15144?
ZIP code 15144 has 86 business establishments employing approximately 998 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15144?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15144 are: Other services (except public administration) (16), Construction (12), Retail trade (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15144?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15144 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 15144?
In ZIP code 15144, 66.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.5% 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 15144?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15144 is 27.4 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 15144?
In ZIP code 15144, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15144?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15144 is 4.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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