15045 ZIP Code — Glassport, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15045 is located in Glassport, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 1.58 square miles and serves a population of 4,439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15045

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $81,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $49,345. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% 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 27 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 (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15045 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,439

population

1.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15045 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15045

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15045. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glassport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15133 Mckeesport (1.3 mi) 15034 Dravosburg (1.5 mi) 15132 Mckeesport (2 mi) 15122 West Mifflin (2.5 mi) 15025 Clairton (3.2 mi) 15110 Duquesne (3.6 mi) 15131 Mckeesport (4.3 mi) 15135 Mckeesport (4.5 mi) 15120 Homestead (4.8 mi) 15236 Pittsburgh (5 mi) 15037 Elizabeth (5.1 mi) 15137 North Versailles (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,439
Population density	2,809 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.58 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	40.3284
Longitude	-79.8849
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,439

Population

2,809

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$49,345

Median household income

$25,333

Per capita income

$81,300

Median home value

$820

Median monthly rent

67.4%

Home ownership

12.4%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

1,513

Housing units

13.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

177

Under 5

170

127

5–9

122

10–14

138

15–19

132

120

20–24

114

365

25–34

348

296

35–44

283

312

45–54

299

226

55–59

217

60–64

198

65–74

190

110

75–84

105

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	952	21.4%
18 and over	3,487	78.6%
65 and over	652	14.7%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Black or African American 7.3%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,925	88%
Black or African American	324	7.3%
Two or more races	139	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	23	0.5%
Asian	22	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.4%
Other race	12	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.1%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$49,345

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.9%

$50k–$100k 43.5%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k–$300k 1.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$1M+ 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,300
Median rent / month	$820
Owner occupied	67.4%
Renter occupied	32.6%
Vacant	14.3%
Single-family detached	73.0%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	1.4%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	6.1%
1950–1959	27.2%
1940–1949	14.3%
1939 or earlier	36.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.5%
2 bedrooms	31.6%
3 bedrooms	40.5%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	53.5%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.6%
Electricity	16.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	571	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	227	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	417	23.2%
Female householder, no spouse	582	32.4%
Households with children under 18	535	29.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	532	29.6%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.4%	43.0%
Married	34.8%	32.0%
Separated	0.7%	3.2%
Widowed	2.4%	12.8%
Divorced	12.7%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 44.5%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 9.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	151	16.6%
Kindergarten	101	11.1%
Elementary school	262	28.8%
High school	238	26.2%
College / grad school	158	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 20.2%

Manufacturing 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 8.6%

Other services 7.1%

Professional & management 6.7%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Public administration 1.9%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	29.6%
Sales & office	26.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	1.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.9%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	9.4%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 12.4%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	19.6%
Supplemental Security	6.6%
Cash public assistance	13.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.4%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	19.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	17.3%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	285	8.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.4%
Under 18	10.3%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	46.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	44.6%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	2.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,092	92.2%
Spanish	31	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	22	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,388	98.9%
Born in same state	4,382	98.7%
Born in different state	3,809	85.8%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	51	1.1%
Not a US citizen	17	33.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	767	17.3%
Arab	228	5.1%
Polish	224	5%
French	205	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	49	1.1%
Irish	32	0.7%
English	30	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.5%
Internet access	89.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15045

What city is ZIP code 15045 in?

ZIP code 15045 is primarily assigned to Glassport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15045 in?

ZIP code 15045 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15045?

14% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 15045?

The median home value in ZIP code 15045 is $81,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 15045?

ZIP code 15045 has an estimated population of 4,439 residents, with a density of 2,806 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15045?

The median household income in ZIP code 15045 is $49,345, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15045 in?

ZIP code 15045 observes the EST timezone.