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Demographic Analysis of Zip Code 15015: Predominantly White Community with High Median Income
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Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
The zip code 15015 in Bradford Woods, Pennsylvania, is classified as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority" as of 2022. The community has a median income of $118,700, which is significantly above the national average, indicating an affluent suburb. The population of Bradford Woods in 2022 was 1,301, representing a small community that has experienced modest growth over the past decade.
From 2013 to 2022, Bradford Woods has consistently maintained its status as a "Low Diversity" area with a "White Majority". The white population has decreased slightly from 96% in 2013 to 92% in 2022, but this change is not substantial enough to alter its demographic classification. There has been a small increase in racial diversity, with the Asian population growing from 3% in 2013 to 6% in 2022, the Black population reaching 1% in 2022, and the Hispanic population remaining relatively stable at around 1-2%. These changes suggest a slight trend towards increased diversity, but are not significant enough to reclassify the area.
The median income in Bradford Woods has shown an overall upward trend, increasing from $112,990 in 2013 to $118,700 in 2022, with a peak of $138,134 in 2021. This consistent high income level correlates with the area's stable "White Majority" status and suggests that the community remains an attractive location for affluent residents. The population has grown modestly from 1,262 in 2013 to 1,301 in 2022, indicating a stable community with slight growth.
Bradford Woods's demographic composition and economic status are not typical of the broader trends seen in many American suburbs. While many suburban areas have experienced rapid diversification over the past decade, this community has maintained its homogeneous racial composition with only minor changes. The consistently high median income, significantly above the national average, suggests that Bradford Woods may be a particularly affluent enclave, even within the context of suburban Pennsylvania.
The slight increase in Asian population (from 3% to 6%) could reflect broader national trends of increased Asian immigration and internal migration to affluent suburban areas, particularly in the technology and professional sectors. However, the scale of this change in Bradford Woods is much smaller than what many similar communities across the country have experienced.
Bradford Woods shows signs of very gradual diversification, but remains a predominantly white, highly affluent community that has experienced more economic growth than demographic change over the past decade. The stability in its racial composition, coupled with rising incomes, suggests a community that is resistant to rapid demographic shifts, possibly due to economic barriers to entry for more diverse populations.
