City

Trafford, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Westmoreland County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥8,123Population
💰$79,464Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$193,700Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.1%Other: 5%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic1.7%
Black0.7%
Asian1.1%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty2.9% ▼ 71% below avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma24 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,498 (26.7%)
Some College566 (10.1%)
Associates366 (6.5%)
Bachelors892 (15.9%)
Graduate Degree2,269 (40.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 26.7%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 15.9%Graduate: 40.4%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad26.7%
Some College10.1%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors15.9%
Graduate40.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$79,464 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$193,700 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$970/mo
Total Housing Units3,866
Vacant Units459

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Trafford, PA

Trafford is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Westmoreland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,123 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Trafford is a middle-income community. The median household income of $79,464 is near the national average. Approximately 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Trafford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $970 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Trafford is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.57%).

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

ZIP Codes in Trafford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15085 8,123 $79,464 $193,700 $970 1.9% 56.3% 88.2%