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East Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15112

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,292
1,520/sq mi
$47,730
Median income
$90,400
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Pittsburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,520
people per sq mi
46%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15112 covers 2.2 square miles in East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,292 residents on file, a density of 1,520 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15112 reports a modest median household income of $47,730 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,713. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. The typical home here is valued at $90,400 (60% below the state average); renters pay a median of $811 monthly, and 46.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15112, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15112.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15112, East Pittsburgh, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,292

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

1,520

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15112?

35.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 35.3%
African American 57.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$47,730

Median Household Income

-39% vs state

$23,713

Per Capita Income

34.7%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15112 ranks nationally

East Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$47,730 12th percentile higher than 12% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,813

Total Housing Units

1,527

Occupied Units

286

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.0%
Renter 54.0%

$90,400

Median Home Value

-60% vs state

$811

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 15112, employing approximately 856 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,427,000.

61

Businesses

856

Employees

$48.4M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 13 21.3%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.1%
Retail trade 6 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 6 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.2%
Wholesale trade 3 4.9%
Finance and insurance 3 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 4.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15112 vs 15145 →

ZIP 15112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15112 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15112 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15112 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 1.0 mi
15104 Braddock, PA 9,038 1.3 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 2.3 mi
15035 East Mc Keesport, PA 2,129 2.1 mi
15148 Wilmerding, PA 2,814 2.4 mi
15137 North Versailles, PA 10,228 2.4 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 2.5 mi
15140 Pitcairn, PA 3,294 3.2 mi
15235 Pittsburgh, PA 34,580 3.9 mi
15132 Mckeesport, PA 21,472 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

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Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 41,895
15108 standard
Coraopolis, PA
Pop: 40,153
15235 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 34,580
15221 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 31,060
15213 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 30,844
15236 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

Allegheny County East Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15112 in? ▼
ZIP code 15112 (East Pittsburgh) is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegheny-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15112? ▼
ZIP code 15112 in East Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 3,292 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15112 is $47,730, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15112 is $90,400, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15112 is African American at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15112? ▼
ZIP code 15112 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 856 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15112 are: Construction (13), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15112? ▼
In ZIP code 15112, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15112 is 24.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15112? ▼
In ZIP code 15112, approximately 46.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15112 is 34.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.