City

Braddock, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,946Population
💰$34,125Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$56,700Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊18.2%Unemployment▲ 271% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.1% Female 53.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 31.1%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 58.7%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White31.1%
Hispanic3.3%
Black58.7%
Asian0.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.09
Below Poverty31.2% ▲ 212% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment18.2% ▲ 271% above avg
No HS Diploma58 (1.1%)
HS Graduate2,232 (41.2%)
Some College898 (16.6%)
Associates738 (13.6%)
Bachelors728 (13.4%)
Graduate Degree770 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 16.6%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 13.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College16.6%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors13.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.5%Renter: 55.5%Tenure
Owner44.5%
Renter55.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,125 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$56,700 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units4,616
Vacant Units868

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
23%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
0%
2000+
70%
About Braddock, PA

Braddock is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,946 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Braddock is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,125 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Braddock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month.

The population of Braddock is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (58.66%).

Braddock, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Braddock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15104 7,946 $34,125 $56,700 $642 18.2% 27.6% 44.5%