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ZIP Code 15909

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 4,850

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 15909

What is the median household income in 15909?
The median household income in 15909 is $59,226 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 15909?
The poverty rate in 15909 is 13.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 15909?
$105,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 15909?
The median gross rent in 15909 is $780 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 15909 residents have a college degree?
16.1% of adults in 15909 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
4,850
Median Income
$59,226
Median Home Value
$105,200
Poverty Rate
13.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
6.1%
Median Age
47.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$8,248 (+16.2%) Home Value: +$21,400 (+25.5%) Poverty Rate: +2.6 pp (+24.5%) Bachelor's+: +0.9 pp (+5.9%) Unemployment: +1.5 pp (+32.6%)

Demographics

Total Population 4,850
Median Age 47.0
Female 51.0%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.3% White (non-Hisp.) 95.0% Black 0.6% Asian 0.1% Two or More 3.3% Other 0.2%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $59,226 ±$5,762
Per Capita Income $75,482
Median Family Income $71,705
Poverty Rate 13.2%
Child Poverty Rate 21.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 18.1%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 33.9%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
4.8%
$10–15k
2.7%
$15–25k
8.8%
$25–35k
12.4%
$35–50k
10.7%
$50–75k
22.4%
$75–100k
13.8%
$100–150k
13.6%
$150–200k
8.5%
$200k+
2.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 2,422
Owner-Occupied 82.5%
Renter-Occupied 17.5%
Vacancy Rate 15.8%
Median Home Value $105,200
Median Gross Rent $780
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 17.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 24.8%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
23.2%
$50–100k
24.9%
$100–200k
20.2%
$200–300k
13.1%
$300–500k
2.5%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
2.5%
$500–1k
69.3%
$1–1.5k
27.0%
$1.5–2k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.1%
1 vehicle
32.8%
2 vehicles
38.5%
3+
20.5%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
79.8%
Single-fam. att.
6.1%
2–4 units
1.8%
5–19 units
0.6%
20+ units
2.9%
Mobile home
6.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
31.2%
1940–1969
12.3%
1970–1999
13.3%
2000–2009
4.1%
2010+
1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 93.0%
Bachelor's or Higher 16.1%
Graduate Degree 4.2%
Some College / Associate 15.5%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 58.8%
Unemployment Rate 6.1%
Work from Home 9.7%
Self-Employed 2.2%
Government Workers 16.2%
Private For-Profit 81.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.1%
Retail
14.3%
Manufacturing
11.3%
Transportation
8.8%
Prof. Services
7.3%
Construction
6.6%
Public Admin
5.4%
Finance
5.3%
Arts/Entmt.
5.2%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
1.5%
Agriculture
0.4%
Occupation
Management
28.3%
Sales
28.1%
Production
18.7%
Food Prep
18.2%
Construction
6.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 22.5 min
Drove Alone 77.0%
Carpool 10.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 9.7%
Walked 0.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 2,040
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 43.0%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 10.7%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
4.9%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
4.4%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
9.9%
45–54
11.7%
55–64
9.3%
65–74
8.6%
75–84
12.4%
85+
5.7%
Under 18: 17.3% Working age (18–64): 82.7% 65 and over: 22.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 87.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
62.5%
Africa
25.0%
Latin America
12.5%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 8.7%
With a Disability 21.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 97.3%
Uninsured 2.7%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 87.6%
Has a Computer 91.9%
Same House 1 Year Ago 95.5%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023