15088 ZIP Code — West Elizabeth, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15088 is located in West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.17 square miles and serves a population of 456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15088

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 $74,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,273. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

456

population

0.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
West Elizabeth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	456
Population density	2,682 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.17 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.2720
Longitude	-79.8967
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	59.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

456

Population

2,682

People per sq mi

48.0

Median age

$57,273

Median household income

$26,883

Per capita income

$74,300

Median home value

$744

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

9.1%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	20.8%
18 and over	361	79.2%
65 and over	55	12.1%
Median age	48.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.4%

Black or African American 6.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	416	90.4%
Black or African American	28	6.1%
Two or more races	7	1.5%
Asian	5	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 16.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 22.3%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	16.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	22.3%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
Median income	$57,273

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.1%

$50k–$100k 44.2%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,300
Median rent / month	$744
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	18.2%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.3%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	2.5%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	7.4%
1960–1969	4.4%
1950–1959	21.2%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	39.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	50.7%
3 bedrooms	34.5%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	44.0%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	28.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.7%
Electricity	9.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	78	47.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	8.4%
Male householder, no spouse	31	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	43	25.9%
Households with children under 18	45	27.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	39	23.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.7%	37.4%
Married	42.6%	41.5%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.5%	5.1%
Divorced	11.2%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 41.0%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 18.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	9.5%
Kindergarten	4	4.2%
Elementary school	29	30.5%
High school	41	43.2%
College / grad school	12	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.8%

Professional & management 18.4%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Information 2.9%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.6%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.0%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.0%
Carpool	26.4%
Public transit	6.1%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 26.5%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.5%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	8.4%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.2%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.7%
Binge drinking	21.1%
No physical activity	21.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	12.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	9.9%
No health insurance	8.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	67.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	12.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	56.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.6%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	10.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	432	94.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	443	97.1%
Born in same state	443	97.1%
Born in different state	376	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	2.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	126	27.6%
French	109	23.9%
Arab	10	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	1.3%
Irish	5	1.1%
Norwegian	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	94.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15088

What city is ZIP code 15088 in?

ZIP code 15088 is primarily assigned to West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15088 in?

ZIP code 15088 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15088?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15088?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15088?

The median home value in ZIP code 15088 is $74,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 15088?

ZIP code 15088 has an estimated population of 456 residents, with a density of 2,764 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15088 in?

ZIP code 15088 observes the EST timezone.