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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Zip code 15137, located in White Oak, Pennsylvania, contains 103 total Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) funded affordable housing units, with 102 designated as low-income units. The estimated total housing inventory in this zip code is approximately 3,713 units, based on the 2022 population of 9,692 and the national average household size of 2.61. LIHTC funded affordable housing comprises about 2.8% of the estimated housing inventory in this area.
The LIHTC projects in zip code 15137 have received $304,718 in tax credits, averaging $2,958 per unit. This funding represents 0.05% of Pennsylvania's total LIHTC allocations. Affordable housing has been present in this zip code for at least three decades, with the first LIHTC project, St Joseph Apts, completed in 1994, and the most recent, Rolling Woods Estates, finished in 2014. The 2010s saw the most significant addition to the affordable housing stock with the completion of Rolling Woods Estates.
The LIHTC funded housing in zip code 15137 consists primarily of two-bedroom units (89) and three-bedroom units (14). This distribution suggests a focus on accommodating small to medium-sized families or households.
Over the past decade, the population in zip code 15137 has shown a slight decline, decreasing from 9,775 in 2013 to 9,692 in 2022. The median income has fluctuated between $45,077 and $50,771, with the most recent figure in 2022 at $48,052. This relatively stable income trend suggests a consistent need for affordable housing options.
Racial demographics in zip code 15137 have remained relatively stable, with the white population comprising the majority (77% in 2022), followed by the Black population (19% in 2022). There has been a slight increase in racial diversity over the decade, with small increases in Hispanic and multiracial populations.
The completion of Rolling Woods Estates in 2014 aligns with a period of relative economic stability in zip code 15137, as evidenced by the median income trends. This suggests that the LIHTC program responded to an identified need for affordable housing during this time.
Zip code 15137 has a modest LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory, covering about 2.8% of the estimated housing stock. The area has seen two LIHTC projects completed over three decades, with the most recent addition in 2014. The housing stock is primarily composed of two and three-bedroom units, catering to small and medium-sized households. While the population has slightly declined over the past decade, the relatively stable median income and increasing racial diversity suggest an ongoing need for affordable housing options in this community.