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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
$79,300
Median income
$210,000
Median home value
46.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,457. Local economic indicators show a 10.7% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $210,000 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $1,176 per month, and 68.9% of occupied units 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15146 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 15146

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroeville, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15146.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15146?

44.0

Median Age

46.4%

Male

53.6%

Female

9.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.3%
African American 15.4%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

$46,457

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15146 ranks nationally

Monroeville, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,300 Top 39% higher than 61% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,901

Total Housing Units

12,660

Occupied Units

1,241

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.9%
Renter 31.1%

$210,000

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15146 ranks #2 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 15146 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 15146 ranks #4 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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