The Pittsburgh Business Times compiled a list of the region's top 50.
Venetia is the sixth wealthiest zip code in the Pittsburgh area. The Pittsburgh Business Times compiled a list of the top 50 wealthiest zip codes in the Pittsburgh area by examining median incomes. Venitia's median income is $94,917. Here are the top 10 wealthiest zip codes: Does the list surprise you? Why or why not? Tell us in the comments below.
Both Mitt Romney and Barack Obama define it as up to $250,000. But not all Americans might agree.
How you define "middle-income" Americans might depend on where you view your own household income in relationship to others. On Friday, Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney defined it as income of $200,000 to $250,000 a year and less. And President Barack Obama, the Democratic candidate, has set his definition for “middle class” as families with income of up to $250,000 a year. But are their viewpoints accurate and in touch with the way the average American views the middle class? The federal Census Bureau reported this week that the median household income — the midpoint for the nation — is just over $50,000. Pennsylvania ranks 37th out of the 50 states with a median household income of $50,087. The Tax Policy Center placed the …
1:30 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012
Debra...same here. I moved to PA 2 years ago after living in DC Metropolitan area my whole life. Incomes are relatively low here mostly due to the lack of federal govenment's far-reaching effect as compared to DC area. Between federal employee wages and federal contractors plus so many two-income earning homes, the wages are higher but so then is the cost of living - specifically housing costs. more ›
greg
6:51 pm on Thursday, January 24, 2013
Warrendale?, there must be a better way to have done this study than by zip code. I live in Mcmurray and my zip code is Canonsburg. Typical garbage in garbage out. more ›