15203 ZIP Code
Carson, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15203 |
| City/Town: | Carson |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 10,302 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,306 |
| Per Capita Income: | $53,006 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,867 |
| Median Home Value: | $254,100 |
| Land Area: | 1.5 sq miles
3.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4254, -79.9758 |
Population Information (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,302 | -- |
| Male: | 5,249 | 51.0% |
| Female: | 5,053 | 49.0% |
| Median Age: | 29.5 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 65 | 0.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 148 | 1.4% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 256 | 2.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 146 | 1.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,484 | 24.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,518 | 34.1% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,296 | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 530 | 5.1% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 505 | 4.9% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 396 | 3.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 479 | 4.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 319 | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over: | 160 | 1.6% |
Housing Information (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $254,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,422 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 6,867 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,814 | 84.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,053 | 15.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,317 | 39.9% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,497 | 60.1% |
Educational Attainment (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,203 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 135 | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 172 | 2.4% |
| High school graduate: | 1,261 | 17.5% |
| Some college, no degree: | 738 | 10.2% |
| Associate degree: | 339 | 4.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,736 | 38.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,822 | 25.3% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 63.3% |
Income Information (15203 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,306 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $100,913 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $103,711 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $53,006 / yr. |
Employment (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,331 | -- |
| Employed: | 7,143 | 97.4% |
| Unemployed: | 188 | 2.6% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,493 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,348 | 88.9% |
| Government workers: | 405 | 5.7% |
| Self-employed: | 390 | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,541 | 82.9% |
| Black or African American: | 1,097 | 10.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 229 | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 15 | 0.1% |
| Two or more races: | 420 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 106 | 1.0% |
| Mexican: | 268 | 2.6% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 1.0% |
| Cuban: | 18 | 0.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.3% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 116 | 1.1% |
Income Distribution (15203 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 593 | 10.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 454 | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 339 | 5.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 585 | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 967 | 16.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 543 | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 936 | 16.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 463 | 8.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 718 | 12.3% |
Commute to Work (15203 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,115 | 57.6% |
| Carpooled: | 284 | 4.0% |
| Public transportation: | 568 | 8.0% |
| Walked: | 393 | 5.5% |
| Other means: | 49 | 0.7% |
| Worked from home: | 1,615 | 22.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.7 min | -- |
Industry (15203 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.6% |
| Construction: | 213 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing: | 598 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade: | 106 | 1.5% |
| Retail trade: | 730 | 10.2% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 179 | 2.5% |
| Information: | 167 | 2.3% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 804 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,219 | 17.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,824 | 25.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 689 | 9.6% |
| Other services: | 376 | 5.3% |
| Public administration: | 193 | 2.7% |
Poverty Status (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,559 | 92.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,546 | 83.0% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,723 | 16.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 743 | 7.2% |
Benefits & Assistance (15203 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,862 | 83.6% |
| Social Security income: | 897 | 15.4% |
| Retirement income: | 684 | 11.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 156 | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 74 | 1.3% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 436 | 7.5% |
Housing Types (15203 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,120 | 30.9% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,780 | 25.9% |
| 2 units: | 1,069 | 15.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 413 | 6.0% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 211 | 3.1% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 149 | 2.2% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,115 | 16.2% |
| Mobile home: | 10 | 0.1% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15203 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 1.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 533 | 7.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 569 | 8.3% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 166 | 2.4% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 52 | 0.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 304 | 4.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 452 | 6.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 562 | 8.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 302 | 4.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,855 | 56.1% |
Bedrooms (15203 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 299 | 4.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,560 | 22.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,715 | 39.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,791 | 26.1% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 349 | 5.1% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 2.2% |
Heating Fuel (15203 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,415 | 75.9% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 98 | 1.7% |
| Electricity: | 1,257 | 21.6% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.2% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.6% |
Vehicles Available (15203 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 880 | 15.1% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,824 | 48.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,742 | 30.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 368 | 6.3% |
Home Value Distribution (15203 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 1.5% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 270 | 11.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 241 | 10.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 245 | 10.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 700 | 30.2% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 603 | 26.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 218 | 9.4% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.2% |
Housing Costs (15203 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,877 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $536 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,422 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 1.88 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.69 |
Households (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,814 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,188 | 20.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 137 | 2.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,927 | 33.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,915 | 32.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 339 | 5.8% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 780 | 13.4% |
| Average household size: | 1.77 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.37 | -- |
Marital Status (15203 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,928 | -- |
| Never married: | 3,094 | 62.8% |
| Now married: | 1,407 | 28.6% |
| Separated: | 8 | 0.2% |
| Widowed: | 219 | 4.4% |
| Divorced: | 3,249 | 65.9% |
School Enrollment (15203 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,075 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 48 | 2.3% |
| Kindergarten: | 60 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 203 | 9.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 187 | 9.0% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,577 | 76.0% |
Veterans & Disability (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,731 | -- |
| Veterans: | 211 | 2.2% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,302 | -- |
| With a disability: | 753 | 7.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 13 | 1.7% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 476 | 63.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 264 | 35.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15203 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,095 | 68.9% |
| Different house: | 3,201 | 31.1% |
| Same county: | 1,961 | 61.3% |
| Different county: | 1,205 | 37.6% |
| Different state: | 629 | 19.7% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.1% |
Place of Birth (15203 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 9,537 | 92.6% |
| Foreign born: | 117 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 765 | 653.8% |
| Not a citizen: | 765 | 653.8% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 765 | 653.8% |
| Asia: | 372 | 317.9% |
| Africa: | 22 | 18.8% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 121 | 103.4% |
| Northern America: | 25 | 21.4% |
Language Spoken at Home (15203 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,237 | -- |
| English only: | 9,427 | 92.1% |
| Language other than English: | 810 | 7.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 165 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 210 | 2.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 191 | 1.9% |
| Other languages: | 244 | 2.4% |
Computers & Internet (15203 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,814 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,439 | 93.6% |
Carson, PA15203