15140 ZIP Code — Pitcairn, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15140 is located in Pitcairn, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.61 square miles and serves a population of 3,084 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15140

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,000. Renters make up the majority at 62%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $35,829. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 15140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,084

population

0.61

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15140

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City	Status
Pitcairn	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,084
Population density	5,056 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.61 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.4097
Longitude	-79.7764
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,084

Population

5,056

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$35,829

Median household income

$21,192

Per capita income

$68,000

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

38.4%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

12.0%

Unemployment

800

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

134

5–9

103

10–14

112

15–19

20–24

204

25–34

220

164

35–44

176

138

45–54

149

116

55–59

126

133

60–64

144

164

65–74

176

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	739	24.0%
18 and over	2,345	76.0%
65 and over	521	16.9%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.9%

Black or African American 23.6%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Asian 1.9%

Other race 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,943	59.9%
Black or African American	765	23.6%
Two or more races	288	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	160	4.9%
Asian	63	1.9%
Other race	25	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 18.2%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 19.5%

$50k–$75k 12.0%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	18.2%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	19.5%
$50k–$75k	12.0%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$35,829

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.3%

$50k–$100k 52.2%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,000
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	38.4%
Renter occupied	61.6%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	40.1%
Large apartment buildings	13.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.9%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	8.7%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	0.4%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	42.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	28.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	29.6%
4 bedrooms	7.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.9%
1 vehicle	50.2%
2 vehicles	26.0%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	71.1%
Electricity	23.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	368	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	121	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	335	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	555	40.2%
Households with children under 18	381	27.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	475	34.4%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.7%	35.3%
Married	30.8%	31.0%
Separated	0.9%	1.9%
Widowed	1.5%	19.8%
Divorced	9.1%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	51	8.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	398	64.9%
High school	115	18.8%
College / grad school	49	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Retail trade 17.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.6%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Construction 7.7%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Professional & management 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	27.8%
Sales & office	26.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.0%
Production & transportation	17.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.1%
Government	5.2%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.0%
Carpool	15.9%
Public transit	8.8%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 19.6%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 28.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	22.7%
Cash public assistance	8.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	36.9%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	13.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.0%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.9%
Binge drinking	18.5%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	103	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.8%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	61.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.0%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,825	91.6%
Spanish	49	1.7%
Other Indo-European	24	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	14	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,934	95.1%
Born in same state	2,899	94.0%
Born in different state	2,597	84.2%
Foreign born	35	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	150	4.9%
Not a US citizen	93	62.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	434	14.1%
French	179	5.8%
Arab	157	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	124	4%
Dutch	5	0.2%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	85.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15140

What city is ZIP code 15140 in?

ZIP code 15140 is primarily assigned to Pitcairn, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15140 in?

ZIP code 15140 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15140 mostly rentals?

62% of occupied units in ZIP code 15140 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15140?

19% of residents in ZIP code 15140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15140?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15140 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 15140 in?

ZIP code 15140 observes the EST timezone.