City

Homestead, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥17,999Population
💰$55,205Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂42.8Median Age
🏠$118,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓40.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.6% Female 53.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 20.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.1%Race
White73.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Black20.4%
Asian0.3%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty14.7% ▲ 47% above avg
College Grads40.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (0.3%)
HS Graduate4,154 (32.9%)
Some College1,889 (15%)
Associates1,419 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,625 (12.9%)
Graduate Degree3,482 (27.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 32.9%Some College: 15%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 12.9%Graduate: 27.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad32.9%
Some College15.0%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors12.9%
Graduate27.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.1%Renter: 38%Tenure
Owner62.1%
Renter38.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,205 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$118,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$835/mo
Total Housing Units9,514
Vacant Units1,180

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
4%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
62%
About Homestead, PA

Homestead is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,999 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.8 years.

Economically, Homestead is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,205 is below the national average. Approximately 14.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Homestead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $835 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Homestead is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.71%).

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

ZIP Codes in Homestead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15120 17,999 $55,205 $118,900 $835 6.7% 40.5% 62.1%