15234 ZIP Code
Castle shannon, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15234 |
| City/Town: | Castle shannon |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 14,249 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,721 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,946 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,624 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,400 |
| Land Area: | 3.1 sq miles
8.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3681, -80.0178 |
Population Information (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,249 | -- |
| Male: | 6,976 | 49.0% |
| Female: | 7,273 | 51.0% |
| Median Age: | 42.3 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 518 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,027 | 7.2% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 736 | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 646 | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 560 | 3.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,419 | 17.0% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,114 | 14.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,259 | 8.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,207 | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 868 | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,496 | 10.5% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,073 | 7.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 326 | 2.3% |
Housing Information (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,400 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $973 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 6,624 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,142 | 92.7% |
| Vacant housing units: | 482 | 7.3% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,321 | 70.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,821 | 29.6% |
Educational Attainment (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,762 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 142 | 1.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 529 | 4.9% |
| High school graduate: | 3,116 | 29.0% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,600 | 14.9% |
| Associate degree: | 1,429 | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,625 | 24.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,321 | 12.3% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 36.7% |
Income Information (15234 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,721 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $92,327 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $99,521 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,946 / yr. |
Employment (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,261 | -- |
| Employed: | 8,128 | 98.4% |
| Unemployed: | 133 | 1.6% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,625 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,180 | 88.3% |
| Government workers: | 598 | 7.4% |
| Self-employed: | 350 | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,398 | 87.0% |
| Black or African American: | 416 | 2.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 588 | 4.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 108 | 0.8% |
| Two or more races: | 739 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 470 | 3.3% |
| Mexican: | 341 | 2.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 47 | 0.3% |
| Cuban: | 69 | 0.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 2 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 223 | 1.6% |
Income Distribution (15234 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 145 | 2.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 291 | 4.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 318 | 5.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 341 | 5.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 855 | 13.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,255 | 20.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 667 | 10.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,217 | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 682 | 11.1% |
| $200,000 or more: | 371 | 6.0% |
Commute to Work (15234 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,989 | 61.4% |
| Carpooled: | 679 | 8.4% |
| Public transportation: | 802 | 9.9% |
| Walked: | 252 | 3.1% |
| Other means: | 273 | 3.4% |
| Worked from home: | 1,000 | 12.3% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.8 min | -- |
Industry (15234 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 38 | 0.5% |
| Construction: | 473 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 515 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 2.2% |
| Retail trade: | 1,137 | 14.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 526 | 6.5% |
| Information: | 162 | 2.0% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 928 | 11.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 828 | 10.2% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,929 | 23.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 800 | 9.8% |
| Other services: | 438 | 5.4% |
| Public administration: | 174 | 2.1% |
Poverty Status (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.7% |
| 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 (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,549 | 95.1% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,002 | 77.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,813 | 33.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 572 | 4.0% |
Benefits & Assistance (15234 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,805 | 78.2% |
| Social Security income: | 2,014 | 32.8% |
| Retirement income: | 1,646 | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 163 | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 161 | 2.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 731 | 11.9% |
Housing Types (15234 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,373 | 66.0% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 451 | 6.8% |
| 2 units: | 243 | 3.7% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 320 | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 207 | 3.1% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 226 | 3.4% |
| 20 or more units: | 804 | 12.1% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15234 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 26 | 0.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 252 | 3.8% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 174 | 2.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 112 | 1.7% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 369 | 5.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 532 | 8.0% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 800 | 12.1% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,206 | 33.3% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 767 | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,386 | 20.9% |
Bedrooms (15234 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 139 | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom: | 953 | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,655 | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,951 | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 833 | 12.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 93 | 1.4% |
Heating Fuel (15234 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,298 | 86.3% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 25 | 0.4% |
| Electricity: | 732 | 11.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 21 | 0.3% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 4 | 0.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 62 | 1.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15234 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 554 | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,585 | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,274 | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 729 | 11.9% |
Home Value Distribution (15234 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 84 | 1.9% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 267 | 6.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 893 | 20.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,335 | 30.9% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,243 | 28.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 362 | 8.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 133 | 3.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.1% |
Housing Costs (15234 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,450 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $973 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 |
Households (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,142 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,677 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 911 | 14.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,193 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,711 | 27.9% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,221 | 19.9% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,112 | 34.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.09 | -- |
Marital Status (15234 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,775 | -- |
| Never married: | 1,998 | 34.6% |
| Now married: | 2,892 | 50.1% |
| Separated: | 186 | 3.2% |
| Widowed: | 617 | 10.7% |
| Divorced: | 1,820 | 31.5% |
School Enrollment (15234 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,812 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 142 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten: | 278 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,299 | 46.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 447 | 15.9% |
| College or graduate school: | 646 | 23.0% |
Veterans & Disability (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,752 | -- |
| Veterans: | 873 | 7.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 14,121 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,640 | 11.6% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 195 | 11.9% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 660 | 40.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 785 | 47.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15234 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,271 | 86.1% |
| Different house: | 1,929 | 13.5% |
| Same county: | 1,482 | 76.8% |
| Different county: | 446 | 23.1% |
| Different state: | 363 | 18.8% |
| Abroad: | 1 | 0.1% |
Place of Birth (15234 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,151 | 92.3% |
| Foreign born: | 82 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,098 | 1339.0% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,098 | 1339.0% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,098 | 1339.0% |
| Asia: | 193 | 235.4% |
| Africa: | 80 | 97.6% |
| Oceania: | 14 | 17.1% |
| Latin America: | 126 | 153.7% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% |
Language Spoken at Home (15234 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,731 | -- |
| English only: | 12,572 | 91.6% |
| Language other than English: | 1,159 | 8.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 124 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 655 | 4.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 175 | 1.3% |
| Other languages: | 205 | 1.5% |
Computers & Internet (15234 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,142 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,708 | 92.9% |
Castle shannon, PA15234