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 High-density area
- $66,757
- Median income Near-median income area
- $139,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Verona pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15147 (Verona, PA) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.2 in 2023 to 251.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,175. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,300 (39% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,127; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15147 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 15147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Verona, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15147.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15147?
50.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.7%
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?
$66,757
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$39,175
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15147 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Verona, 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)
$66,757 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
8,518housing units
8,518
Total Housing Units
7,371
Occupied Units
1,147
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$139,300
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
34,580 residents
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 residents
- 15147
Verona (15147)
17,395 residents
- 15238 13,162
Pittsburgh (15238)
13,162 residents
- 15215 12,615
Pittsburgh (15215)
12,615 residents
- 15024 9,029
Cheswick (15024)
9,029 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
- 15139 6,307
Oakmont (15139)
6,307 residents
- 15144 4,142
Springdale (15144)
4,142 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15147 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15238
Pittsburgh (15238)
$116,575 median income
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
$99,071 median income
- 15139
Oakmont (15139)
$92,782 median income
- 15024
Cheswick (15024)
$79,647 median income
- 15144
Springdale (15144)
$67,520 median income
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
$67,240 median income
- 15147
Verona (15147)
$66,757 median income
- 15049
Harwick (15049)
$60,595 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15147, 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 (17,395 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 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.
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