15056 ZIP Code — Leetsdale, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15056 is located in Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.95 square miles and serves a population of 1,057 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15056

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 $116,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $66,875. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 39% 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 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

1,057

population

0.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leetsdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15046 Crescent (1 mi) 15003 Ambridge (2.6 mi) 15143 Sewickley (3.5 mi) 15108 Coraopolis (4 mi) 15005 Baden (5.5 mi) 15001 Aliquippa (6.2 mi) 15225 Pittsburgh (6.7 mi) 15027 Conway (7 mi) 15026 Clinton (7.9 mi) 15042 Freedom (8.1 mi) 15275 Pittsburgh (8.1 mi) 15202 Pittsburgh (8.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,057
Population density	1,113 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.95 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.5652
Longitude	-80.2129
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	52.1%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,057

Population

1,113

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$66,875

Median household income

$39,912

Per capita income

$116,700

Median home value

$1,094

Median monthly rent

53.4%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

333

Housing units

42.2%

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	222	21.0%
18 and over	835	79.0%
65 and over	230	21.8%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.4%

Two or more races 14.6%

Asian 4.8%

Black or African American 3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	809	74.4%
Two or more races	159	14.6%
Asian	52	4.8%
Black or African American	33	3%
Hispanic or Latino	30	2.8%
Other race	4	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.4%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 8.6%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 13.2%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 4.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	8.6%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	13.2%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	4.8%
Median income	$66,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.6%

$50k–$100k 28.2%

$100k–$150k 40.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 8.7%

$300k–$500k 11.8%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,700
Median rent / month	$1,094
Owner occupied	53.4%
Renter occupied	46.6%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	11.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	1.2%
1970–1979	3.1%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	30.4%
1939 or earlier	49.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	13.6%
2 bedrooms	40.3%
3 bedrooms	27.3%
4 bedrooms	15.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	51.4%
2 vehicles	21.8%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	85.1%
Electricity	10.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	169	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	19	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	123	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	226	42.1%
Households with children under 18	142	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	188	35.0%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.1%	19.5%
Married	44.7%	35.5%
Separated	4.1%	7.4%
Widowed	0.0%	12.3%
Divorced	9.1%	25.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 26.6%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 19.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.9%
Bachelor's or higher	42.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	9.3%
Kindergarten	16	7.1%
Elementary school	99	44.0%
High school	63	28.0%
College / grad school	26	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.6%

Professional & management 17.8%

Retail trade 11.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.9%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.0%

Finance & real estate 6.5%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 2.5%

Other services 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.5%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	2.5%
Production & transportation	15.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.8%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.8%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	5.8%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 1.4%

18 and over 6.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 4.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.7%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.0%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	32.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	25.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.7%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.8%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	59	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	11.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	32.2%
No insurance	3.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,008	95.4%
Spanish	17	1.7%
Other Indo-European	5	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	1.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,004	95.0%
Born in same state	978	92.5%
Born in different state	803	76.0%
Foreign born	26	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	53	5.0%
Not a US citizen	43	81.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	208	19.7%
French	127	12%
Arab	23	2.2%
English	21	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.9%
Norwegian	9	0.9%
German	7	0.7%
Polish	7	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.8%
Internet access	89.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15056

What city is ZIP code 15056 in?

ZIP code 15056 is primarily assigned to Leetsdale, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15056 in?

ZIP code 15056 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15056 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 15056 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15056?

The median home value in ZIP code 15056 is $116,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15056?

ZIP code 15056 has an estimated population of 1,057 residents, with a density of 1,115 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15056?

The median household income in ZIP code 15056 is $66,875, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15056 in?

ZIP code 15056 observes the EST timezone.