City

Pitcairn, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,065Population
💰$34,400Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$68,600Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓34.6%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 124% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.3% Female 53.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 59.5%Hispanic: 3.7%Black: 31.4%Other: 5.1%Race
White59.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Black31.4%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty21.9% ▲ 119% above avg
College Grads34.6% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 124% above avg
HS Graduate853 (44.5%)
Some College235 (12.3%)
Associates167 (8.7%)
Bachelors324 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree339 (17.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 44.5%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
HS Grad44.5%
Some College12.3%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 35.9%Renter: 64.1%Tenure
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,400 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$68,600 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units1,696
Vacant Units320

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Public Transit
8%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
68%
About Pitcairn, PA

Pitcairn is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,065 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Pitcairn is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,400 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pitcairn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. At 35.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Pitcairn is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (59.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pitcairn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15140 3,065 $34,400 $68,600 $765 10.9% 34.6% 35.9%