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Carnegie, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15106.
Population
7,978
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,923
ZIP codes
1
Carnegie and its ZIP codes
Carnegie at a glance
- Carnegie is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 141st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $67,656, 13% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (33% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $890 a month.
Local data for Carnegie, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carnegie, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,656
Poverty rate
11.7%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$890/mo
Homeownership
53.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.6%
Median age
40.4
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,831), Irish Americans (1,530), Italian Americans (1,216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Carnegie.
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
Carnegie, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.8%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit4.7%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home21.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carnegie, 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
85° / 21°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Carnegie
1 in or overlapping Carnegie. Population shown
Cities near Carnegie
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Rosslyn FarmsBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| HeidelbergBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ThornburgBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Green TreeBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.1 |
| CraftonBorough | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| IngramBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| DormontBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| McKees RocksBorough | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 4.5 mi | 1.6 |
| OakdaleBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitehallBorough | 5.9 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carnegie, PA in?
- Carnegie is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Carnegie, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carnegie include 15106.
- What is the population of Carnegie, PA?
- About 7,978 people live in Carnegie, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carnegie?
- Nearby places include Glendale (0.8 mi), Rosslyn Farms (0.9 mi), Heidelberg (1.3 mi), Pennsbury Village (1.4 mi), Thornburg (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023