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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15012: Persistent Low Diversity and White Majority
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Demographics
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15012 in Lynnwood-Pricedale, Pennsylvania, is categorized as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a population of 15,429 and a median income of $65,822. This analysis examines the demographic and economic profile evolution over the past decade.
Throughout the period from 2013 to 2022, the area has maintained its "Low Diversity" status with a strong "White Majority." The white population has remained above 90% for the entire period, with minor fluctuations. There has been a slight decrease in the white population from 94% in 2017-2018 to 92% in 2022, indicating a gradual trend towards increased diversity. The multiracial population grew from 1% in 2013 to 3% in 2022, suggesting a slow but steady increase in racial mixing. Black, Asian, and Hispanic populations have remained relatively constant, each comprising 1-3% of the total population.
The median income in the area has shown significant fluctuations over the past decade. There was a steady increase from $55,236 in 2013 to a peak of $72,092 in 2019, representing a 30.5% increase over six years. A sharp drop to $65,491 occurred in 2020, likely due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Income levels have stabilized around $65,000-$67,000 in 2021-2022, but have not returned to pre-pandemic highs. Population trends show a gradual decline from 16,377 in 2010 to 15,429 in 2022, a decrease of about 5.8% over 12 years.
The area's persistent low diversity and white majority status appear to have a limited correlation with economic trends. The community experienced economic growth despite minimal demographic changes, suggesting that local economic factors or broader regional/national trends may have played a more significant role in income fluctuations than demographic shifts.
This zip code has maintained its homogeneous racial composition while national trends have shown increasing diversity in many areas. The median household income in the U.S. was $70,784 in 2021, suggesting that this community is slightly below the national average. The recent income decline aligns with national economic challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, indicating that the area is not immune to broader economic trends despite its stable demographic profile.
The Lynnwood-Pricedale area has experienced some economic volatility over the past decade, while its demographic composition has remained remarkably stable. The community continues to be characterized by low diversity and a strong white majority, with only subtle indications of potential future demographic shifts. The area's economic trajectory, marked by growth followed by recent challenges, appears to be more influenced by broader economic factors than by local demographic changes.
