| ZIP Code | 15106 |
|---|---|
| City | Carnegie |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area Code | 412 |
| Elevation | 968 ft |
| Latitude | 40.408805 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.108676 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.1 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.03 |
| Below Poverty | 8.7% ▼ 13% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.3% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 58 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,693 (32.1%) |
| Some College | 1,212 (8.3%) |
| Associates | 1,744 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,628 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 5,276 (36.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $72,112 ≈ Avg ↑ 28% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $190,700 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $990/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 10,039 |
| Vacant Units | 643 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 10,039 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 643 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.03 |
ZIP code 15106 is located in Carnegie, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. With a population of 19,165, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.1 years. Economically, 15106 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $72,112 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15106 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $190,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $990 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 15106 is primarily White (81.74%). Residents are well-educated — 47.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.7%. Household income has grown by 28% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15106 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 65%.
Overall, ZIP code 15106 in Carnegie, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 19,165 residents, a median household income of $72,112, and a median home value of $190,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.