15024 ZIP Code — Cheswick, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15024 is located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 17.55 square miles and serves a population of 9,107 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15024

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $190,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,877. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15024 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,107

population

17.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cheswick	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15051 Indianola (1.3 mi) 15076 Russellton (2.4 mi) 15049 Harwick (2.7 mi) 15030 Creighton (3.2 mi) 15084 Tarentum (3.4 mi) 15238 Pittsburgh (3.4 mi) 15144 Springdale (3.9 mi) 15139 Oakmont (4.1 mi) 15069 New Kensington (4.3 mi) 15101 Allison Park (5.5 mi) 15014 Brackenridge (5.7 mi) 15147 Verona (5.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,107
Population density	519 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	17.55 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.5803
Longitude	-79.8453
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

9,107

Population

519

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$82,877

Median household income

$41,311

Per capita income

$190,100

Median home value

$1,119

Median monthly rent

80.5%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,318

Housing units

40.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

257

Under 5

242

162

5–9

152

265

10–14

249

230

15–19

217

195

20–24

184

672

25–34

634

423

35–44

398

728

45–54

686

434

55–59

409

298

60–64

280

639

65–74

602

257

75–84

242

130

85+

122

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,566	17.2%
18 and over	7,541	82.8%
65 and over	1,992	21.9%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%

Asian 4.5%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,335	90.8%
Asian	413	4.5%
Two or more races	184	2%
Black or African American	151	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	74	0.8%
Other race	24	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.5%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	7.8%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.6%

$15k–$25k 5.5%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k+ 9.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.6%
$15k–$25k	5.5%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	9.5%
$200k+	9.1%
Median income	$82,877

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 27.3%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 17.2%

$500k–$1M 4.6%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,100
Median rent / month	$1,119
Owner occupied	80.5%
Renter occupied	19.5%
Vacant	9.1%
Single-family detached	82.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.9%
Mobile homes	3.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	6.1%
1980–1989	4.4%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	11.4%
1950–1959	26.8%
1940–1949	8.5%
1939 or earlier	12.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	22.4%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	41.1%
3 or more	20.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.4%
Electricity	11.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.1%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,032	55.5%
Cohabiting couple	240	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	671	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	721	19.7%
Households with children under 18	930	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,294	35.3%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	20.5%
Married	51.6%	57.5%
Separated	0.8%	5.6%
Widowed	4.5%	8.8%
Divorced	7.4%	7.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.7%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 17.8%

Associate's degree 11.4%

Bachelor's degree 24.8%

Graduate / professional 15.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	40.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	126	7.0%
Kindergarten	82	4.6%
Elementary school	655	36.4%
High school	390	21.7%
College / grad school	545	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Manufacturing 14.3%

Professional & management 12.9%

Retail trade 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Construction 5.8%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	11.8%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.5%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 9.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 19.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	3.2%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	32.4%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	9.6%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.3%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	11.5%
Poor mental health	13.4%
Poor physical health	9.2%
No health insurance	7.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	72.0%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	11.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	534	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.2%
Public insurance	30.2%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,608	94.5%
Spanish	89	1.0%
Other Indo-European	15	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	20	0.2%
Other languages	54	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,640	94.9%
Born in same state	8,594	94.4%
Born in different state	7,541	82.8%
Foreign born	46	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	467	5.1%
Not a US citizen	229	49.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,684	18.5%
French	680	7.5%
Arab	311	3.4%
Irish	87	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	69	0.8%
Polish	31	0.3%
German	23	0.3%
English	19	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.2%
Internet access	95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15024

What city is ZIP code 15024 in?

ZIP code 15024 is primarily assigned to Cheswick, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15024 in?

ZIP code 15024 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15024 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15024 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15024?

The median home value in ZIP code 15024 is $190,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 15024?

ZIP code 15024 has an estimated population of 9,107 residents, with a density of 519 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15024?

The median household income in ZIP code 15024 is $82,877, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15024 in?

ZIP code 15024 observes the EST timezone.