15046 ZIP Code — Crescent, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15046 is located in Crescent, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 2.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15046

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 $165,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,116. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15046 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,455
population
2.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15046 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Crescent Acceptable
Crescent Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15056 Leetsdale (1 mi) 15003 Ambridge (3.3 mi) 15108 Coraopolis (3.8 mi) 15143 Sewickley (4.5 mi) 15001 Aliquippa (5.6 mi) 15005 Baden (6.3 mi) 15026 Clinton (6.9 mi) 15225 Pittsburgh (7.1 mi) 15027 Conway (7.3 mi) 15126 Imperial (7.6 mi) 15275 Pittsburgh (7.8 mi) 15061 Monaca (8.6 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 2,455
Population density 1,175 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 2.09 sq mi
Water area 0.19 sq mi
Latitude 40.5577
Longitude -80.2292
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 38.6% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 30.8% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.2% 7.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,455
Population
1,175
People per sq mi
50.8
Median age
$76,116
Median household income
$39,767
Per capita income
$165,300
Median home value
$1,048
Median monthly rent
89.2%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
Unemployment
1,032
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
47
Under 5
48
70
5–9
72
65
10–14
67
79
15–19
82
30
20–24
31
151
25–34
157
95
35–44
98
142
45–54
146
104
55–59
107
101
60–64
105
194
65–74
201
85
75–84
89
44
85+
45
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1845518.5%
18 and over2,00081.5%
65 and over65826.8%
Median age50.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%
Asian 2.5%
Two or more races 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1%
Other race 1%
Black or African American 0.6%
GroupCount%
White2,31593.3%
Asian622.5%
Two or more races361.5%
Hispanic or Latino261%
Other race261%
Black or African American160.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 38.6% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 29.4% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 30.8% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.2% 7.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 3.6%
$10k–$15k 2.5%
$15k–$25k 9.4%
$25k–$35k 2.2%
$35k–$50k 16.1%
$50k–$75k 15.0%
$75k–$100k 12.6%
$100k–$150k 13.8%
$150k–$200k 22.8%
$200k+ 2.0%
Range% of households
Under $10k3.6%
$10k–$15k2.5%
$15k–$25k9.4%
$25k–$35k2.2%
$35k–$50k16.1%
$50k–$75k15.0%
$75k–$100k12.6%
$100k–$150k13.8%
$150k–$200k22.8%
$200k+2.0%
Median income$76,116

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%
$50k–$100k 10.7%
$100k–$150k 27.3%
$150k–$200k 22.5%
$200k–$300k 27.8%
$300k–$500k 8.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$165,300
Median rent / month$1,048
Owner occupied89.2%
Renter occupied10.8%
Vacant9.5%
Single-family detached88.5%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.5%
Median rooms6.3
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.5%
2000–200913.2%
1990–19994.9%
1980–19891.2%
1970–197913.5%
1960–196919.3%
1950–195924.8%
1940–19497.6%
1939 or earlier14.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.0%
1 bedroom1.8%
2 bedrooms19.2%
3 bedrooms60.2%
4 bedrooms15.8%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.8%
1 vehicle35.8%
2 vehicles41.2%
3 or more22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas92.0%
Electricity6.2%
Propane / LP gas0.6%
Fuel oil0.7%
Wood0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family60658.6%
Cohabiting couple555.3%
Male householder, no spouse12512.1%
Female householder, no spouse24924.1%
Households with children under 1822922.1%
Households with seniors (65+)42641.2%
Average household size2.37

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married28.3%20.3%
Married60.6%55.1%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed4.8%9.9%
Divorced6.3%14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 27.7%
Some college, no degree 24.9%
Associate's degree 13.7%
Bachelor's degree 17.5%
Graduate / professional 8.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.5%
Bachelor's or higher26.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool356.6%
Kindergarten417.8%
Elementary school19336.6%
High school12724.1%
College / grad school13225.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%
Professional & management 13.8%
Manufacturing 11.2%
Retail trade 10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%
Other services 6.2%
Transportation & utilities 6.1%
Finance & real estate 5.6%
Wholesale trade 5.1%
Construction 4.9%
Public administration 4.4%
Information 2.9%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts39.9%
Service19.8%
Sales & office20.6%
Natural resources & construction11.8%
Production & transportation8.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.9%
Government10.2%
Self-employed4.9%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone76.1%
Carpool2.8%
Public transit0.1%
Walk4.5%
Work from home15.4%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)26.3

Poverty

All people 6.9%
Under 18 years 17.4%
18 and over 4.6%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 37.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.4%
Retirement income34.4%
Supplemental Security3.2%
Cash public assistance3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP9.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity31.5%
High blood pressure30.8%
High cholesterol31.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Heart disease6.5%
Stroke2.7%
Asthma9.7%
Arthritis28.0%
Kidney disease2.7%
Pulmonary disease6.7%
Cancer7.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.0%
Binge drinking20.5%
No physical activity20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.7%
Depression23.2%
Fair or poor health11.8%
Poor mental health14.7%
Poor physical health9.3%
No health insurance8.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.5%
Visited dentist70.2%
Cholesterol screening91.4%
Teeth loss11.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1437.2%
Disability%
Any disability13.3%
Under 182.2%
18–64 years11.1%
65 and over25.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance71.3%
Public insurance40.6%
No insurance3.2%
Uninsured under 191.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,36096.1%
Spanish713.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander713.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,33695.2%
Born in same state2,31894.4%
Born in different state1,90077.4%
Foreign born180.7%
Naturalized citizen1194.8%
Not a US citizen6453.8%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian48319.7%
French25810.5%
Arab662.7%
English532.2%
AncestryCount%
Irish160.7%
German120.5%
Norwegian60.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.2%
Internet access95.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15046

What city is ZIP code 15046 in?

ZIP code 15046 is primarily assigned to Crescent, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15046 in?

ZIP code 15046 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15046 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 15046 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 15046 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 15046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15046 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15046 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15046?

The median home value in ZIP code 15046 is $165,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15046 in?

ZIP code 15046 observes the EST timezone.

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