15214 ZIP Code
Observatory, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15214 |
| City/Town: | Observatory |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 14,719 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,225 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,664 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,717 |
| Median Home Value: | $153,400 |
| Land Area: | 4.6 sq miles
11.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4855, -80.0146 |
Population Information (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,719 | -- |
| Male: | 7,253 | 49.3% |
| Female: | 7,466 | 50.7% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 903 | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 846 | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 906 | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 772 | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,193 | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,187 | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,727 | 11.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,601 | 10.9% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,264 | 8.6% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 711 | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,481 | 10.1% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 778 | 5.3% |
| 85 years and over: | 350 | 2.4% |
Housing Information (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $153,400 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,022 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 6,717 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,038 | 89.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 679 | 10.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,076 | 67.5% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,962 | 32.5% |
Educational Attainment (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,099 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 265 | 2.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 416 | 4.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,374 | 33.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,840 | 18.2% |
| Associate degree: | 1,216 | 12.0% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,027 | 20.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 961 | 9.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 29.6% |
Income Information (15214 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,225 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $72,376 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,308 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,664 / yr. |
Employment (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,138 | -- |
| Employed: | 6,573 | 92.1% |
| Unemployed: | 565 | 7.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,750 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,529 | 84.1% |
| Government workers: | 791 | 12.0% |
| Self-employed: | 246 | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,390 | 57.0% |
| Black or African American: | 5,257 | 35.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 103 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 28 | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 116 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races: | 817 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 290 | 2.0% |
| Mexican: | 216 | 1.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 81 | 0.6% |
| Cuban: | 51 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 65 | 0.4% |
Income Distribution (15214 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 517 | 8.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 379 | 6.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 438 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 535 | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 736 | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,124 | 18.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 949 | 15.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 730 | 12.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 324 | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 306 | 5.1% |
Commute to Work (15214 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,957 | 60.2% |
| Carpooled: | 747 | 11.4% |
| Public transportation: | 769 | 11.7% |
| Walked: | 144 | 2.2% |
| Other means: | 106 | 1.6% |
| Worked from home: | 771 | 11.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.2 min | -- |
Industry (15214 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Construction: | 228 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing: | 324 | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade: | 120 | 1.8% |
| Retail trade: | 633 | 9.6% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 349 | 5.3% |
| Information: | 115 | 1.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 700 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 833 | 12.7% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,930 | 29.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 730 | 11.1% |
| Other services: | 379 | 5.8% |
| Public administration: | 226 | 3.4% |
Poverty Status (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.7% |
| 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 (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,637 | 92.6% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,082 | 61.7% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,970 | 47.4% |
| Without health insurance: | 979 | 6.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15214 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,438 | 73.5% |
| Social Security income: | 1,827 | 30.3% |
| Retirement income: | 1,279 | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 497 | 8.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 384 | 6.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,438 | 23.8% |
Housing Types (15214 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,641 | 69.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 898 | 13.4% |
| 2 units: | 312 | 4.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 185 | 2.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 155 | 2.3% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 182 | 2.7% |
| 20 or more units: | 284 | 4.2% |
| Mobile home: | 54 | 0.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15214 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 49 | 0.7% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 109 | 1.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 320 | 4.8% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 190 | 2.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 440 | 6.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 775 | 11.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,189 | 17.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 622 | 9.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,023 | 45.0% |
Bedrooms (15214 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 112 | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom: | 603 | 9.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,682 | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,973 | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 855 | 12.7% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 492 | 7.3% |
Heating Fuel (15214 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,145 | 85.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 60 | 1.0% |
| Electricity: | 626 | 10.4% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 127 | 2.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Solar energy: | 22 | 0.4% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 50 | 0.8% |
Vehicles Available (15214 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,001 | 16.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,407 | 39.9% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,993 | 33.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 637 | 10.5% |
Home Value Distribution (15214 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 390 | 9.6% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 682 | 16.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 893 | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 951 | 23.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 940 | 23.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 131 | 3.2% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 89 | 2.2% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15214 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,195 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $486 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,022 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.26 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.73 |
Households (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,038 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,133 | 35.3% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 658 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,427 | 23.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,127 | 35.2% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,622 | 26.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,933 | 32.0% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- |
Marital Status (15214 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,836 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,798 | 47.9% |
| Now married: | 2,323 | 39.8% |
| Separated: | 113 | 1.9% |
| Widowed: | 455 | 7.8% |
| Divorced: | 2,449 | 42.0% |
School Enrollment (15214 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,187 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 177 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten: | 82 | 2.6% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,517 | 47.6% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 594 | 18.6% |
| College or graduate school: | 817 | 25.6% |
Veterans & Disability (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,667 | -- |
| Veterans: | 752 | 6.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,616 | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,426 | 16.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 242 | 10.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,318 | 54.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 866 | 35.7% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15214 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,925 | 87.8% |
| Different house: | 1,543 | 10.5% |
| Same county: | 1,254 | 81.3% |
| Different county: | 278 | 18.0% |
| Different state: | 165 | 10.7% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.7% |
Place of Birth (15214 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,788 | 93.7% |
| Foreign born: | 243 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 931 | 383.1% |
| Not a citizen: | 931 | 383.1% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 931 | 383.1% |
| Asia: | 80 | 32.9% |
| Africa: | 665 | 273.7% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 71 | 29.2% |
| Northern America: | 8 | 3.3% |
Language Spoken at Home (15214 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,816 | -- |
| English only: | 12,634 | 91.4% |
| Language other than English: | 1,182 | 8.6% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 198 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 200 | 1.4% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 115 | 0.8% |
| Other languages: | 669 | 4.8% |
Computers & Internet (15214 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,038 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,523 | 91.5% |
Observatory, PA15214