Monroeville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15146
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,323
- 555/sq mi High-density area
- $79,300
- Median income Near-median income area
- $210,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 46.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Monroeville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 555
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15146 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 15146 (Monroeville, PA) rose +7.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 209.6 in 2023 to 225.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15146 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroeville, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 28,323 residents across 51.0 square miles, a density of 555 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15146 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,300 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $46,457. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $210,000 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,176; 68.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15146 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 15146
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroeville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15146.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
234 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
229 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
118 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
113 establishments
- Finance and insurance 77
Finance and insurance
77 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 15146, Monroeville, 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
28,323
Population
51.0
Area (sq mi)
555
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15146?
44.0
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
9.4%
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?
$79,300
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$46,457
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15146 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Monroeville, 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)
$79,300 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
13,901housing units
13,901
Total Housing Units
12,660
Occupied Units
1,241
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,000
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,176
Median Rent
1968
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15146 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.9% | 157 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 175 |
| 2022 | +13.0% | 198 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 210 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 226 |
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 1,153 business establishments in ZIP 15146, employing approximately 21,714 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,257,496,000.
1,153
Businesses
21,714
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 234 | 20.3% |
| Retail trade | 229 | 19.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 118 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 113 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 77 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 71 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 63 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 55 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 4.5% |
| Construction | 43 | 3.7% |
| Information | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 15 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
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 15146 vs 15140 →
ZIP 15146 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
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
28,323 residents
- 15239
Pittsburgh (15239)
21,024 residents
- 15137 10,228
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15085 7,944
Trafford (15085)
7,944 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
- 15140 3,294
Pitcairn (15140)
3,294 residents
- 15112 3,292
East Pittsburgh (15112)
3,292 residents
- 15148 2,814
Wilmerding (15148)
2,814 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15146 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15146 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15239
Pittsburgh (15239)
$101,045 median income
- 15615
Ardara (15615)
$88,750 median income
- 15085
Trafford (15085)
$82,456 median income
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
$79,300 median income
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
$67,240 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15146 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15140 | Pitcairn, PA | 3,294 | 1.5 mi |
| 15148 | Wilmerding, PA | 2,814 | 2.9 mi |
| 15145 | Turtle Creek, PA | 7,132 | 3.4 mi |
| 15085 | Trafford, PA | 7,944 | 3.4 mi |
| 15239 | Pittsburgh, PA | 21,024 | 4.1 mi |
| 15615 | Ardara, PA | 387 | 4.4 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 3.8 mi |
| 15235 | Pittsburgh, PA | 34,580 | 4.0 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 4.2 mi |
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 3,292 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15146, 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 (28,323 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 15146 in?
ZIP code 15146 (Monroeville) 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 15146?
ZIP code 15146 in Monroeville, PA has a population of 28,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15146?
The median household income in ZIP 15146 is $79,300, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15146?
The median home value in ZIP 15146 is $210,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15146?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15146 is White at 70.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15146?
ZIP code 15146 has 1,153 business establishments employing approximately 21,714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15146?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15146 are: Health care and social assistance (234), Retail trade (229), Other services (except public administration) (118). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15146?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15146 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 15146?
In ZIP code 15146, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.5% 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 15146?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15146 is 25.2 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 15146?
In ZIP code 15146, approximately 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15146?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15146 is 10.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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