15049 ZIP Code — Harwick, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15049 is located in Harwick, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15049

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 $122,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,961. 44% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15049 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

885
population
0.56
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15049 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Harwick Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15144 Springdale (1.2 mi) 15030 Creighton (2.1 mi) 15069 New Kensington (2.3 mi) 15024 Cheswick (2.7 mi) 15139 Oakmont (2.8 mi) 15051 Indianola (3.3 mi) 15238 Pittsburgh (3.8 mi) 15068 New Kensington (4.2 mi) 15084 Tarentum (4.3 mi) 15147 Verona (4.4 mi) 15076 Russellton (4.5 mi) 15014 Brackenridge (4.9 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 885
Population density 1,580 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 0.56 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.5558
Longitude -79.8044
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 724
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.9% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 7.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

885
Population
1,580
People per sq mi
57.8
Median age
$52,961
Median household income
$34,769
Per capita income
$122,600
Median home value
$997
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
14.5%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
441
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
9
Under 5
9
14
5–9
16
12
10–14
14
17
15–19
19
7
20–24
8
41
25–34
45
30
35–44
33
54
45–54
61
42
55–59
47
75
60–64
83
71
65–74
80
35
75–84
39
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18859.6%
18 and over80090.4%
65 and over24928.1%
Median age57.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%
Two or more races 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%
Asian 0.9%
Other race 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
GroupCount%
White84794.8%
Two or more races171.9%
Hispanic or Latino80.9%
Asian80.9%
Other race80.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native50.6%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 52.9% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 34.9% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 10.9% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 1.3% 7.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 1.0%
$10k–$15k 9.3%
$15k–$25k 7.0%
$25k–$35k 11.8%
$35k–$50k 18.2%
$50k–$75k 27.1%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 9.3%
$150k–$200k 3.1%
$200k+ 3.1%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.0%
$10k–$15k9.3%
$15k–$25k7.0%
$25k–$35k11.8%
$35k–$50k18.2%
$50k–$75k27.1%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k9.3%
$150k–$200k3.1%
$200k+3.1%
Median income$52,961

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%
$50k–$100k 21.0%
$100k–$150k 32.9%
$150k–$200k 18.2%
$200k–$300k 13.9%
$300k–$500k 2.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$122,600
Median rent / month$997
Owner occupied81.8%
Renter occupied18.2%
Vacant8.7%
Single-family detached58.4%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes6.6%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)1.86

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20091.9%
1990–199916.3%
1980–198911.5%
1970–19798.3%
1960–196912.3%
1950–195913.8%
1940–19499.5%
1939 or earlier26.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.9%
1 bedroom10.4%
2 bedrooms39.1%
3 bedrooms45.2%
4 bedrooms4.3%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.4%
1 vehicle54.9%
2 vehicles28.0%
3 or more11.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas89.4%
Electricity4.8%
Propane / LP gas0.6%
Fuel oil5.2%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family18438.1%
Cohabiting couple367.5%
Male householder, no spouse10321.3%
Female householder, no spouse16033.1%
Households with children under 186012.4%
Households with seniors (65+)18037.3%
Average household size1.83

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married43.6%15.7%
Married46.7%48.7%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.8%13.3%
Divorced9.0%22.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 29.5%
Some college, no degree 25.3%
Associate's degree 15.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.9%
Graduate / professional 4.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.2%
Bachelor's or higher22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool55.0%
Kindergarten66.0%
Elementary school4343.0%
High school1818.0%
College / grad school2828.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.4%
Construction 13.6%
Manufacturing 12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%
Retail trade 9.7%
Professional & management 7.9%
Finance & real estate 7.0%
Other services 5.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.8%
Information 3.7%
Public administration 1.1%
Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts36.9%
Service20.4%
Sales & office17.1%
Natural resources & construction12.3%
Production & transportation13.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector84.0%
Government6.4%
Self-employed7.9%
Unpaid family workers1.8%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone79.3%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit1.3%
Walk3.8%
Work from home4.3%
Other means2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)24.6

Poverty

All people 14.5%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 16.0%
Married-couple families 15.2%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.7%
Retirement income34.2%
Supplemental Security4.1%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP10.6%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity32.3%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol31.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Heart disease8.4%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma10.0%
Arthritis32.9%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.5%
Cancer9.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking16.9%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity24.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep33.6%
Depression23.3%
Fair or poor health14.2%
Poor mental health14.8%
Poor physical health10.9%
No health insurance8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.3%
Visited dentist67.7%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss14.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans324.0%
Disability%
Any disability16.5%
Under 184.7%
18–64 years16.0%
65 and over21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance79.8%
Public insurance44.5%
No insurance1.7%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only86798.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)87799.1%
Born in same state87799.1%
Born in different state83093.8%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen80.9%
Not a US citizen562.5%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian20923.6%
French667.5%
Irish171.9%
Arab131.5%
AncestryCount%
English50.6%
Polish30.3%
Norwegian30.3%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access54.6%
Internet access96.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15049

What city is ZIP code 15049 in?

ZIP code 15049 is primarily assigned to Harwick, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15049 in?

ZIP code 15049 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15049 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 15049 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15049 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15049 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15049 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15049?

The median home value in ZIP code 15049 is $122,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 15049 in?

ZIP code 15049 observes the EST timezone.

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