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Verona, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15147

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,395
664/sq mi
$66,757
Median income
$139,300
Median home value
31.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Verona pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
664
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15147 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15147 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Verona, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,395 residents across 26.2 square miles, a density of 664 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15147 reports a modest median household income of $66,757 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,175. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. Median home value sits at $139,300 (39% below the state average), median rent at $1,127 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 15147 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15147

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verona, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15147.

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 15147, Verona, 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

17,395

Population

26.2

Area (sq mi)

664

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15147?

50.9

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 21.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$66,757

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$39,175

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15147 ranks nationally

Verona, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,757 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,518

Total Housing Units

7,371

Occupied Units

1,147

Vacant Units

2.11

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$139,300

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,127

Median Rent

1958

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15147 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 166
2021 +14.3% 189
2022 +14.5% 217
2023 +6.7% 231
2024 +8.7% 251

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 268 business establishments in ZIP 15147, employing approximately 3,529 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,893,000.

268

Businesses

3,529

Employees

$166.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 41 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 40 14.9%
Construction 39 14.6%
Retail trade 37 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.0%
Manufacturing 15 5.6%
Wholesale trade 12 4.5%
Finance and insurance 10 3.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.2%

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 15147 vs 15139 →

ZIP 15147 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 15147 ranks #3 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 15147 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 15147 ranks #7 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
15139 Oakmont, PA 6,307 1.8 mi
15235 Pittsburgh, PA 34,580 2.6 mi
15049 Harwick, PA 895 4.2 mi
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 5.7 mi
15075 Rural Ridge, PA 128 6.1 mi
15238 Pittsburgh, PA 13,162 3.8 mi
15215 Pittsburgh, PA 12,615 4.6 mi
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 4.3 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 5.7 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

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Pop: 41,895
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Pop: 40,153
15235 standard
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Pop: 34,580
15221 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 31,060
15213 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 30,844
15236 standard
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Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

Allegheny County Verona, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15147 in? ▼
ZIP code 15147 (Verona) 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 15147? ▼
ZIP code 15147 in Verona, PA has a population of 17,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15147? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15147 is $66,757, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15147? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15147 is $139,300, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15147? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15147 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15147? ▼
ZIP code 15147 has 268 business establishments employing approximately 3,529 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15147? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15147 are: Other services (except public administration) (41), Health care and social assistance (40), Construction (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15147? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15147 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 15147? ▼
In ZIP code 15147, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.4% 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 15147? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15147 is 26.3 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 15147? ▼
In ZIP code 15147, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15147? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15147 is 13.3% 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.