| City: | Greenock, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Allegheny County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:50 PM |
| Population: | 302 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 412 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3125, -79.8067 |
| Land Area: | 0.174 sq mi |
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Greenock is a compact residential community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, covering just 0.35 square miles with 302 residents. Despite its proximity to the Pittsburgh metro area and McKeesport, Greenock is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. Street delivery isn't available anywhere in the community.
The Greenock post office maintains 134 PO Boxes for 125 households, a 1.07 adoption rate that means nearly every household relies on a PO Box. A single rural carrier route and one city route serve the small number of street addresses in the ZIP+4 database, but these don't translate to actual carrier delivery to homes. General delivery is also available.
Greenock's compact footprint and street names like Zimmer Lane, Twele Road, Herman Lane, and Schweitzer Road hint at the community's German heritage. Most homes are old. Of the 140 housing units, 89 were built before 1939, giving the area historic character. Homeownership is very high at 94% (118 of 125 occupied units).
The population skews older, with a median age of 47.5 years. About 90% of residents are white, and 17% identify as Hispanic. Median household income is $42,708, and median home values are $122,900. With only 9 business establishments employing 19 people, most residents commute elsewhere for work. It's a quiet bedroom community where residents drive to pick up their mail.
All mail to Greenock must use a PO Box address. Standard street addressing is not available for delivery purposes.
Street names like Zimmer, Twele, Herman, and Schweitzer reflect the community's German heritage in this compact 0.35 square mile area.
ZIP Code 15047 has 302 residents and 125 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 47.5 years, older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.3% male and 47.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (90.1%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 302Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 203Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,735.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $45,792Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 125Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $117,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.99Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 | 69 | 82 | 80 | 133 | 107 | 74 | 227 | 182 | 108 | 203 |
| Decennial Census | 151 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 302 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 47.5
Male Median Age: 44.3
Female Median Age: 50.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Female | 8 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Total | 11 | 19 | 25 | 14 | 13 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 32 | 24 | 18 | 4 | 11 | 4 |
| White: | 272 | 94.12% |
| Black: | 5 | 1.73% |
| Hispanic:* | 12 | 4.15% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 158 | 52.32% | 44.3 years |
| Females: | 144 | 47.68% | 50.5 years |
| Total: | 302 | 100% | 47.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 203 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 203 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 203 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $45,792, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,927. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 44.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (100.0%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $57,692 | $57,604 | $61,875 | $61,719 | $0 | $38,790 | $40,500 | $42,708 | $45,792 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $76,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $33,958 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $18,672 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 74 | 44.05% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 94 | 55.95% |
| Total: | 168 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 74 | 100.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 74 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $117,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $117,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (85.05% with a mortgage, 14.95% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $86,000 | $86,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $112,500 | $156,400 | $122,900 | $117,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 85.05% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 16 | 14.95% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 107 | 100% |
In 2024, 26.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 90.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (94.74%). College enrollment is 5.26%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 9.58% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 55 | 32.93% |
| Some college, no degree: | 22 | 13.17% |
| Associate's degree: | 30 | 17.96% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 44 | 26.35% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 151 | 90.42% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 44 | 26.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 124 | 49.21% |
| Public Insurance: | 128 | 50.79% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 252 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 252 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 32.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 18 | 94.74% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 1 | 5.26% |
| Total: | 19 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 18 | 94.74% |
ZIP Code 15047 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 17 people with an annual payroll of $670,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 252Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $207,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $670,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 17Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15047 is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15047. It covers 0.174 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.009 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.174 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.009 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2163.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4231120Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Greenock CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15047 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.