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Homestead, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15120.
Population
2,874
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,989
ZIP codes
1
Homestead and its ZIP codes
Homestead at a glance
- Homestead is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $39,052, 50% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $83,900 (67% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Homestead, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Homestead, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,052
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$83,900
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
34.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (354), Irish Americans (349), Italian Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Homestead.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 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
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Homestead, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone54.7%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit15.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle2.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home16.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Homestead, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Homestead
1 in or overlapping Homestead. Population shown
Cities near Homestead
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MunhallBorough | 0.9 mi | 2.3 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| WhitakerBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| RankinBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.2 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BraddockBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.6 |
| North BraddockBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.5 |
| West MifflinBorough | 3.2 mi | 14.2 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 3.3 mi | 2.3 |
| BaldwinBorough | 3.4 mi | 5.8 |
| ChalfantBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| PittsburghCity | 3.9 mi | 55.4 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 4 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homestead, PA in?
- Homestead is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Homestead, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Homestead include 15120.
- What is the population of Homestead, PA?
- About 2,874 people live in Homestead, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homestead?
- Nearby places include Munhall (0.9 mi), West Homestead (1 mi), Whitaker (1.5 mi), Rankin (1.6 mi), Swissvale (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023