ZIP Code 15112

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East Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
3,292

1,520/sq mi

Median income
$47,730

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 12% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,400

▼ 68% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
21.9%

Median age 35.6

Land area
2.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 15112 in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 3,292. The median household income is $47,730, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $90,400, 68% below the US average. 21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15112 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.2 square miles in East Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 3,292 residents, producing a population density of 1,520 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15112 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15112 sits at $47,730 (39% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,713. The poverty rate stands at 34.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $90,400 (60% below the state average) with median rent at $811 per month, and 46.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15112 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15112 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

3,292

Population

2.2

Area (sq mi)

1,520

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for East Pittsburgh, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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