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Plum borough, PA

ZIP 15239 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 15239

15239 has a population of 21,414 with a median age of 42.9 yrs (52.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
91.6%+49% vs US avg
x
Black
3.4%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.2%-80% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.1%-94% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
2.7%
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.0%+0% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.7%-76% vs US avg
x
High school
25.2%-4% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.7%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
43.4%+29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.4%
x
Diversity Index
16/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.5%-53% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.6%+858% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 15239

Poverty Rate
2.8%-75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
6.5%-53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.3%-59% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.2%-56% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
55.6%+858% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,414
Median age42.9
Poverty rate2.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White91.6%
Hispanic1.1%
Black3.4%
Asian1.2%
Foreign-born6.5%