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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
$49,628
Median income
$113,700
Median home value
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,124. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 13.8%. The typical home here is valued at $113,700 (50% below the state average); renters pay a median of $698 monthly, and 40.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15145 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 15145

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Turtle Creek, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15145.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15145?

46.8

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 60.1%
African American 30.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

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

$29,124

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15145 ranks nationally

Turtle Creek, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$49,628 14th percentile higher than 14% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 54.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.9%

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

What does housing look like?

3,582

Total Housing Units

3,194

Occupied Units

388

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.4%
Renter 59.6%

$113,700

Median Home Value

-50% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15145 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 15145 ranks #6 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 15145 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 15145 ranks #6 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
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

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Pop: 34,580
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Pop: 31,060
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Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.