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Braddock, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15104.
Population
2,039
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,620
ZIP codes
1
Braddock and its ZIP codes
Braddock at a glance
- Braddock is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $37,813 a year, 52% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $50,000 (80% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $689 a month.
Local data for Braddock, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Braddock, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,813
Poverty rate
27.5%
Median home value
$50,000
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
34.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.5%
Median age
31.5
Average commute
30.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Venezuelan Americans (41), Irish Americans (39), Italian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Braddock.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.45B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Braddock, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.5%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit22.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home0.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Braddock, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 22°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Braddock
1 in or overlapping Braddock. Population shown
Cities near Braddock
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WhitakerBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| North BraddockBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.5 |
| RankinBorough | 1 mi | 0.4 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.9 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MunhallBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.3 |
| ChalfantBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.2 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 1.8 mi | 1.6 |
| DuquesneCity | 2.1 mi | 1.8 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| HomesteadBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 2.4 mi | 1 |
| ChurchillBorough | 2.9 mi | 2.2 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 3 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Braddock, PA in?
- Braddock is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Braddock, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Braddock include 15104.
- What is the population of Braddock, PA?
- About 2,039 people live in Braddock, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Braddock?
- Nearby places include Whitaker (0.8 mi), North Braddock (0.9 mi), Rankin (1 mi), Braddock Hills (1.5 mi), East Pittsburgh (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023