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Zip Code 15234 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    14,226
  • Density
    4,494 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $111,300
  • Med. Rent
    $767

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 15234 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#855 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of People Who Use Public Transportation 14.56%
#2,039 Top Zip Codes With The Largest Population Density 4,494
#3,100 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Females 53.16%
#3,469 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Population Not Enrolled In School 79.61%
#3,847 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Graduates 1.65%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 15234 is 14,226 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.13 | Zip Code 15234 land area is 3.1656 sq. miles | Population density is 4,493.93 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 44.3
Median Age - Male 40
Median Age - Female 47.5

Median age of zip code 15234 is 7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 19.1% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 15234 is 0.8% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 11.7% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 15234 median age is 10.5% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 23.4% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 13487
Black or African American population 143
Asian population 254
American Indian and Alaska Native population 16
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 40

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.9% Czech 1.1%
Danish 0% Dutch 0.4%
English 7.9% French No Basque 2.4%
French Canadian 0.1% German 35.2%
Greek 0.6% Hungarian 2%
Irish 24% Italian 18.2%
Lithuanian 1.8% Norwegian 0.4%
Polish 10.3% Portuguese 0.1%
Russian 0.9% Scotch-Irish 2.4%
Scottish 1.5% Slovak 3.5%
Subsaharan African 0.2% Swedish 0.8%
Swiss 0.4% Ukrainian 1.7%
USA 2.8% Welsh 1.9%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 7.2%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3883
Married couples 78.78%
Other couples 21.22%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 12.1% 22.55%
$30,000 and $50,000 15.5% 20.7%
$50,000 and $100,000 46.1% 36.9%
$100,000 and $200,000 23.87% 18.04%
$200,000 or more 2.42% 1.81%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 92.15%
Spanish language 1.22%
Other European language 4.64%
Asian language 1.27%
Other language 0.71%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 6203
Detached housing units 70.84%
Attached housing units 9.25%
2 units 2.43%
3 - 4 units 2.77%
5 - 9 units 2.03%
10 - 19 units 2.71%
20 - 49 units 6.64%
50 or more units 3.1%
Mobile homes 0.23%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 80.62%
Use public transportation 14.56%
Use Motorcycle 0%
Use bicycle 0%
Walk to work 2.71%
Work at home 2.12%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.77%
Attend Public School 11.04%
Attend college undergraduate program 4.93%
Attent graduate studies 1.65%
Not enrolled in school 79.61%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 2.87%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 5.44%
High school diploma 34.43%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate degree 9.79%
Bachelor's degree 24.43%
Graduate or professional degree 1.63%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 408
Retail Trade 62
Health Care and Social Assistance 52
Other Services (except Public Administration) 51
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 47
Construction 39
Finance and Insurance 36
Accommodation and Food Services 28
Wholesale Trade 24
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 20
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 20
Manufacturing 10
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 5
Transportation and Warehousing 4
Educational Services 4
Information 3
Management of Companies and Enterprises 2
Utilities 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 93.63%
Housing vacant 6.37%
Housing occupied by owner 73.09%
Housing occupied by tenant 26.91%
Total Rented Units 1669
Median Contract Gross Rent $629
Median Gross Rent $767
Median Home Value $111,300

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 15234 median gross rent is 21.94% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $560
1 Bedroom $610
2 Bedrooms $730
3 Bedrooms $910
4 Bedrooms $980
AVERAGE RENT $758

Average rent in zip code 15234 ($758.00) is equal compared to nearby zip codes and 19% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 15234 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 0.4% higher, one bedroom apartment rent is 0.2% higher, two bedroom rent is 0.1% lower, three bedroom rent is equal, four bedroom rent is 0.1% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6625
Detached housing units 69.25%
Attached housing units 9.63%
2 units 2.28%
3 - 4 units 3.11%
5 - 9 units 3.11%
10 - 19 units 2.54%
20 - 49 units 6.97%
50 or more units 2.9%
Mobile homes 0.21%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $12,409,800
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $7,561,000
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $4,848,800

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