Zip code 15147: Verona, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 15147
15147 is a suburban zip code in Verona, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), covering 10 sq mi of land. About 15,798 people live here, or 1,578 per square mile. The median resident is 50.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $66,757 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $139,300, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,127 a month.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and transportation and moving goods.
How 15147 compares
- Median age50.996thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9304th of 1,707 in PA
- 96thU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%185th of 1,707 in PA
- Housing vacancy13.5%83rdU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%574th of 1,699 in PA
- 81stU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%600th of 1,704 in PA
- Veterans8.2%79thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%524th of 1,707 in PA
- Poverty rate13.3%62ndU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%486th of 1,699 in PA
- 57thU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474452nd of 1,697 in PA
- 55thU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%439th of 1,596 in PA
- Homeownership rate70.2%54thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,275th of 1,698 in PA
- Population density1,578/sq mi52ndU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi356th of 1,707 in PA
- Average commute26.3 min52ndU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min859th of 1,596 in PA
- 49thU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%447th of 1,706 in PA
- Diversity index48.449thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6171st of 1,707 in PA
- Per capita income$39,17547thU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,355703rd of 1,707 in PA
- 47thU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%689th of 1,704 in PA
- 46thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%665th of 1,704 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$44,09037thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,013th of 1,693 in PA
- Median household income$66,75731stU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,971984th of 1,617 in PA
- Median gross rent$1,12730thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209481st of 1,366 in PA
- Population15,79824thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639273rd of 1,707 in PA
- 23rdU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%863rd of 1,698 in PA
- 21stU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,017th of 1,704 in PA
- Uninsured rate3.7%19thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%995th of 1,705 in PA
- 16thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%610th of 1,707 in PA
- Tech workers1.1%15thU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%979th of 1,704 in PA
- 14thU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,118th of 1,704 in PA
- Residents under 1815.6%9thU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,301st of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$139,3008thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,267th of 1,628 in PA
| Measure | 15147 | Allegheny | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.9 | 40.6 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 304th of 1,707 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 29.5% | 20.2% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 185th of 1,707 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.5% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 574th of 1,699 | |
| Healthcare workers | 12% | 12.2% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 600th of 1,704 | |
| Veterans | 8.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 524th of 1,707 | |
| Poverty rate | 13.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 486th of 1,699 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.443 | 0.485 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 452nd of 1,697 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 51.9% | 46.2% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 439th of 1,596 | |
| Homeownership rate | 70.2% | 65.2% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,275th of 1,698 | |
| Population density | 1,578/sq mi | 1,696/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 356th of 1,707 | |
| Average commute | 26.3 min | 25.2 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 859th of 1,596 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.4% | 45.8% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 447th of 1,706 | |
| Diversity index | 48.4 | 41 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 171st of 1,707 | |
| Per capita income | $39,175 | $49,588 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 703rd of 1,707 | |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7% | 5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 689th of 1,704 | |
| Work from home | 12% | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 665th of 1,704 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $44,090 | $54,150 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 1,013th of 1,693 | |
| Median household income | $66,757 | $78,548 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 984th of 1,617 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 | $1,153 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 481st of 1,366 | |
| Population | 15,798 | 1,238,177 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 273rd of 1,707 | |
| Broadband access | 88% | 90.8% | 89.7% | 91% | 863rd of 1,698 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.1% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10% | 1,017th of 1,704 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.7% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 995th of 1,705 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.7% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 610th of 1,707 | |
| Tech workers | 1.1% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 979th of 1,704 | |
| Government workers | 9.3% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,118th of 1,704 | |
| Residents under 18 | 15.6% | 18.6% | 20.4% | 22% | 1,301st of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $139,300 | $227,600 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 1,267th of 1,628 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White68%
- Black21%
- Hispanic5%
- Asian0.6%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0.4%
- Other0.2%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,371
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 55.1%
- Married couples
- 38%
- Living alone
- 38.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 8.2%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,518
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Vacant
- 13.5%
- Median year built
- 1958
- Median rooms
- 6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 51.9%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 26.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 15147 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,000 | $74,888 |
| Service | $26,701 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $32,279 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $48,611 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $32,447 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 95.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.4%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 13.7%
- Households with broadband
- 88%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 73.1%
- No internet access
- 9.9%
- Without health insurance
- 3.7%
- Limited-English households
- 1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Verona
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Allegheny County
- Center point
- 40.4974° N, 79.8311° W
- Land area
- 10 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Plum18% of zip
- Verona5% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 15147
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15139 | Oakmont, PA | 1.8 mi | $92,782 |
| 15235 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.7 mi | $67,240 |
| 15238 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.8 mi | $116,575 |
| 15049 | Harwick, PA | 4.3 mi | $60,595 |
| 15144 | Springdale, PA | 4.3 mi | $67,520 |
| 15215 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.3 mi | $99,071 |
| 15206 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.6 mi | $72,920 |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.7 mi | $63,086 |
| 15221 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.7 mi | $55,028 |
| 15239 | Pittsburgh, PA | 5 mi | $101,045 |
| 15051 | Indianola, PA | 5.1 mi | $62,563 |
| 15145 | Turtle Creek, PA | 5.7 mi | $49,628 |
Zip codes like 15147 elsewhere
Questions about 15147
What city is zip code 15147?
15147 is assigned to Verona, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 15147 in?
15147 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 15147?
About 15,798 people live in 15147, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 15147 in?
15147 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 15147?
The median household income in 15147 is $66,757.
What zip codes are near 15147?
The closest zip codes to 15147 are 15139, 15235, 15238, 15049, 15144.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15147, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.