City

Clairton, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,659Population
💰$82,917Median HH Income▲ 9% above avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$234,600Median Home Value▼ 16% below avg
🎓52.8%College Grads▲ 36% above avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 18.4%Asian: 2.4%Other: 3.2%Race
White74.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black18.4%
Asian2.4%
Other3.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty12.1% ▲ 21% above avg
College Grads52.8% ▲ 36% above avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma147 (1.3%)
HS Graduate3,020 (27%)
Some College950 (8.5%)
Associates1,158 (10.4%)
Bachelors1,406 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree4,496 (40.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 27%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 10.4%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 40.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad27.0%
Some College8.5%
Associates10.4%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate40.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.3%Renter: 24.7%Tenure
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
29%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,917 ▲ 9% above avg
Median Home Value$234,600 ▼ 16% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,097/mo
Total Housing Units7,885
Vacant Units1,184

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
21%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
62%
About Clairton, PA

Clairton is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,659 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Clairton is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,917 is near the national average. Approximately 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Clairton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $234,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,097 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clairton is well-educated. 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (74.43%).

Clairton, PA offers residents above-average earning potential within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Clairton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15025 16,659 $82,917 $234,600 $1,097 6.0% 52.8% 75.3%