Turtle Creek, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15145
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,132
- 1,398/sq mi High-density area
- $49,628
- Median income Below-median income area
- $113,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Turtle Creek pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,398
- people per sq mi
- 40%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15145 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15145 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Turtle Creek, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,132 residents across 5.1 square miles, a density of 1,398 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15145 reports a modest median household income of $49,628 (36% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,124. Unemployment is 13.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,700 (50% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $698; owner occupancy is 40.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15145 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 15145
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Turtle Creek, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15145.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
11 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 15145, Turtle Creek, 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
7,132
Population
5.1
Area (sq mi)
1,398
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15145?
46.8
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
1.3%
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?
$49,628
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$29,124
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15145 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Turtle Creek, 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)
$49,628 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,582housing units
3,582
Total Housing Units
3,194
Occupied Units
388
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,700
Median Home Value
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$698
Median Rent
1946
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
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
247
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+147%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15145 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +5.8% | 149 |
| 2020 | -3.3% | 144 |
| 2021 | +27.4% | 183 |
| 2022 | +12.2% | 206 |
| 2024 | – | 247 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 15145, employing approximately 1,843 people with a combined annual payroll of $101,660,000.
131
Businesses
1,843
Employees
$101.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 22 | 16.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 15.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 6.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 3.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
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 15145 vs 15112 →
ZIP 15145 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
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15137 10,228
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15140 3,294
Pitcairn (15140)
3,294 residents
- 15112 3,292
East Pittsburgh (15112)
3,292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15145 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15145 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
$67,240 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 median income
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15145
Turtle Creek (15145)
$49,628 median income
- 15112
East Pittsburgh (15112)
$47,730 median income
- 15110
Duquesne (15110)
$44,180 median income
- 15104
Braddock (15104)
$40,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15145 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 3,292 | 1.0 mi |
| 15235 | Pittsburgh, PA | 34,580 | 3.1 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 2.3 mi |
| 15104 | Braddock, PA | 9,038 | 2.2 mi |
| 15148 | Wilmerding, PA | 2,814 | 2.1 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 2.7 mi |
| 15140 | Pitcairn, PA | 3,294 | 2.6 mi |
| 15221 | Pittsburgh, PA | 31,060 | 2.5 mi |
| 15110 | Duquesne, PA | 5,565 | 3.2 mi |
| 15218 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,851 | 3.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15145, 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 (7,132 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 15145 in?
ZIP code 15145 (Turtle Creek) 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 15145?
ZIP code 15145 in Turtle Creek, PA has a population of 7,132 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15145?
The median household income in ZIP 15145 is $49,628, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15145?
The median home value in ZIP 15145 is $113,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15145?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15145 is White at 60.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15145?
ZIP code 15145 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,843 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15145?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15145 are: Retail trade (22), Health care and social assistance (20), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15145?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15145 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. 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 15145?
In ZIP code 15145, 54.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.9% 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 15145?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15145 is 28.7 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 15145?
In ZIP code 15145, approximately 40.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15145?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15145 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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