Zip code 15045: Glassport, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15045?

15045 is assigned to Glassport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15045 in?

15045 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15045?

About 4,368 people live in 15045, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15045?

The median household income in 15045 is $47,803.

Q: What zip codes are near 15045?

The closest zip codes to 15045 are 15133, 15034, 15134, 15122, 15132.

Residential delivery areaAllegheny CountyEastern Time

Population

4,368

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$83K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$849/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.6 sq mi

2,761 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15045

15045 is an urban zip code in Glassport, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), covering 1.6 sq mi of land. About 4,368 people live here, or 2,761 per square mile. The median resident is 38.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,803 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $82,700, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 64% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $849 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 25.8 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; sales; and construction and repair.

How 15045 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%58th of 1,704 in PA
Veterans9.1%
85th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%382nd of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy11.5%
77th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%693rd of 1,699 in PA
Poverty rate15.9%
73rd
U.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%336th of 1,699 in PA
Population density2,761/sq mi
65th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi212th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%318th of 1,705 in PA
Residents 65 and older17.9%
60th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,183rd of 1,707 in PA
Residents under 1822.3%
52nd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%508th of 1,707 in PA
Average commute25.8 min
48th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min924th of 1,596 in PA
Median age38.4
45th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,355th of 1,707 in PA
Homeownership rate63.6%
39th
U.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,450th of 1,698 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.416
34th
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474771st of 1,697 in PA
Healthcare workers8.2%
31st
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,187th of 1,704 in PA
Rent-burdened renters43.2%
24th
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%780th of 1,596 in PA
Diversity index23.4
16th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6576th of 1,707 in PA
Work from home6.7%
15th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%1,222nd of 1,704 in PA
Broadband access85.1%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,137th of 1,698 in PA
Median gross rent$849
10th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209950th of 1,366 in PA
Tech workers0.8%
10th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,089th of 1,704 in PA
Per capita income$25,134
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,569th of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$34,913
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,541st of 1,693 in PA
Population4,368
7th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639677th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$47,803
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,504th of 1,617 in PA
Foreign-born residents1.1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%948th of 1,707 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher11.1%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,486th of 1,706 in PA
Median home value$82,700
1st
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,557th of 1,628 in PA
Self-employed workers2.9%
1st
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,491st of 1,704 in PA
Government workers4.8%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,527th of 1,704 in PA

Measure	15045	Allegheny	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Unemployment rateWeakness	15%	5%	5.3%	5.2%	99th	58th of 1,704
Veterans	9.1%	5.7%	6.1%	6.2%	85th	382nd of 1,707
Housing vacancy	11.5%	10.1%	9.2%	10.1%	77th	693rd of 1,699
Poverty rate	15.9%	11.5%	11.7%	12.5%	73rd	336th of 1,699
Population density	2,761/sq mi	1,696/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	65th	212th of 1,707
Uninsured rate	8.6%	3.8%	5.6%	8.4%	63rd	318th of 1,705
Residents 65 and older	17.9%	20.2%	19.5%	17.2%	60th	1,183rd of 1,707
Residents under 18	22.3%	18.6%	20.4%	22%	52nd	508th of 1,707
Average commute	25.8 min	25.2 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	48th	924th of 1,596
Median age	38.4	40.6	40.9	38.9	45th	1,355th of 1,707
Homeownership rate	63.6%	65.2%	69.3%	65.2%	39th	1,450th of 1,698
Income inequality (Gini)	0.416	0.485	0.474	0.483	34th	771st of 1,697
Healthcare workers	8.2%	12.2%	11.5%	9.7%	31st	1,187th of 1,704
Rent-burdened renters	43.2%	46.2%	48.2%	51.1%	24th	780th of 1,596
Diversity index	23.4	41	44.6	61.4	16th	576th of 1,707
Work from home	6.7%	21.1%	15.6%	15.1%	15th	1,222nd of 1,704
Broadband accessWeakness	85.1%	90.8%	89.7%	91%	12th	1,137th of 1,698
Median gross rent	$849	$1,153	$1,209	$1,413	10th	950th of 1,366
Tech workers	0.8%	5.4%	3.6%	3.8%	10th	1,089th of 1,704
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,134	$49,588	$44,355	$44,673	8th	1,569th of 1,707
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,913	$54,150	$50,599	$49,666	8th	1,541st of 1,693
Population	4,368	1,238,177	13,018,639	334,922,499	7th	677th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,803	$78,548	$77,971	$80,734	7th	1,504th of 1,617
Foreign-born residents	1.1%	6.6%	7.7%	14.1%	6th	948th of 1,707
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.1%	45.8%	35.2%	35.7%	4th	1,486th of 1,706
Median home value	$82,700	$227,600	$254,500	$332,700	1st	1,557th of 1,628
Self-employed workers	2.9%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	1st	1,491st of 1,704
Government workers	4.8%	10.3%	11.5%	14.5%	1st	1,527th of 1,704

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

14%

35–44

13%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.4

Under 18

22.3%

65 and over

17.9%

Race and ethnicity

White87%
Black4%
Hispanic5%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

23.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

82.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,829
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 57.1%
Married couples: 30.3%
Living alone: 35.4%
Veterans (of adults): 9.1%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

26%

$25–50k

29%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

10%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.5%

Median household income

15045

$47,803

Allegheny Co.

$78,548

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,134

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

15.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.416

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15045

$82,700

Allegheny Co.

$227,600

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15045

$849

Allegheny Co.

$1,153

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

85%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 2,067
Owner-occupied: 63.6%
Vacant: 11.5%
Median year built: 1947
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.6%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

67%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

23%

20–29

29%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

25.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

65.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

15%

Sales

13%

Construction and repair

13%

Food service

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

Healthcare

Business and finance

Production

Management

Arts, media and sports

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.9%

Computer and math

0.8%

Education

0.8%

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Retail

21%

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

14%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Education

Public administration

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

0.7%

Arts and recreation

0.3%

Agriculture and mining

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$34,913

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15045	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,397	$74,888
Service	$22,102	$26,804
Sales and office	$31,327	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,491	$49,199
Production and transportation	$34,117	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

49%

Some college

15%

Associate's

14%

Bachelor's

10%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.1%
Households with broadband: 85.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 65.1%
No internet access: 13.9%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Glassport
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County
Center point: 40.3258° N, 79.8860° W
Land area: 1.6 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Glassport100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15045

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15133	McKeesport, PA	1 mi	6,112	$65,938	$97,500
15034	Dravosburg, PA	1.7 mi	1,643	$51,715	$93,500
15134	McKeesport, PA · PO box	1.9 mi	—	—	—
15122	West Mifflin, PA	2.5 mi	18,816	$72,485	$151,400
15132	McKeesport, PA	2.5 mi	18,898	$35,397	$73,900
15025	Clairton, PA	2.7 mi	16,939	$76,531	$227,800
15123	West Mifflin, PA	3 mi	2	—	—
15110	Duquesne, PA	3.8 mi	5,149	$44,180	$63,800
15088	West Elizabeth, PA	3.9 mi	344	$55,000	$82,100
15135	McKeesport, PA	4.3 mi	4,859	$82,632	$184,900
15047	Greenock, PA	4.8 mi	203	$45,792	$117,100
15131	McKeesport, PA	4.8 mi	8,209	$61,744	$162,700

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Questions about 15045

What city is zip code 15045?

15045 is assigned to Glassport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15045 in?

15045 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15045?

About 4,368 people live in 15045, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15045 in?

15045 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15045?

The median household income in 15045 is $47,803.

What zip codes are near 15045?

The closest zip codes to 15045 are 15133, 15034, 15134, 15122, 15132.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15045, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.