City

Scottdale, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥7,855Population
💰$53,519Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$136,400Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓29.0%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.9%Asian: 1%Other: 6%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.9%
Asian1.0%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads29.0% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma143 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,507 (45.2%)
Some College727 (13.1%)
Associates563 (10.1%)
Bachelors594 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree1,015 (18.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 10.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 18.3%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates10.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate18.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,519 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$136,400 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$677/mo
Total Housing Units3,838
Vacant Units179

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
62%
About Scottdale, PA

Scottdale is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,855 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Scottdale is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,519 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Scottdale is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $677 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Scottdale is moderately educated. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Scottdale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15683 7,855 $53,519 $136,400 $677 5.7% 29.0% 70.4%