What to know about ZIP 26531
ZIP code 26531 covers ZIP 26531 with a population of about 4,720.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PITTSBURGH media market.
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ZIP Code 26531 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
4,720
Density
N/A
Median income
$81,438
+8% vs US avg
Home value
$286,800
-18% vs US avg
Median rent
$783
-33% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 26531
Income and economy in ZIP 26531
Median household income in ZIP 26531 is about $81,438 — about 8% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 10.3%; unemployment rate near 10.7%; 40.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.0 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Public administration; about 9.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 26531
Median home value is about $286,800 — about 18% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $783 (about 33% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 79.4% (about 14.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 26531, a household would need roughly $79,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,842. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($81,438). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.