City

Tarentum, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥9,884Population
💰$61,660Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$111,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓37.9%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 3.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White92.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black3.1%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads37.9% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,915 (41.1%)
Some College683 (9.6%)
Associates711 (10%)
Bachelors939 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree1,749 (24.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 10%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 24.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College9.6%
Associates10.0%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate24.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.2%Renter: 23.8%Tenure
Owner76.2%
Renter23.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,660 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$111,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$741/mo
Total Housing Units4,756
Vacant Units288

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
65%
About Tarentum, PA

Tarentum is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,884 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Tarentum is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,660 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tarentum is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $111,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $741 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tarentum is moderately educated. 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tarentum
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15084 9,884 $61,660 $111,500 $741 5.5% 37.9% 76.2%