| ZIP Code | 15084 |
|---|---|
| City | Tarentum |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,141 ft |
| Latitude | 40.62859 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.803264 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.3 yrs ↓ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.20 |
| Below Poverty | 13.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.9% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 88 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,915 (41.1%) |
| Some College | 683 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 711 (10%) |
| Bachelors | 939 (13.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,749 (24.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,660 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $111,500 ▼ 60% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $741/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,756 |
| Vacant Units | 288 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,756 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 288 |
| Owner Occupied | 76.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 23.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.20 |
ZIP code 15084 is located in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. With a population of 9,884, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.3 years. Economically, 15084 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,660 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15084 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $111,500 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $741 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 15084 is primarily White (92.45%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15084 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 15084 in Tarentum, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,884 residents, a median household income of $61,660, and a median home value of $111,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.