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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15202

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

19,685
1,729/sq mi
$68,287
Median income
$215,700
Median home value
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,729
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 19,685 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 1,729 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15202 reports a modest median household income of $68,287 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,406. Poverty here runs at 10.5%, with unemployment measured at 3.8%. The typical home here is valued at $215,700 (5% below the state average); renters pay a median of $983 monthly, and 52.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 15202 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15202.

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 15202, 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

19,685

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

1,729

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15202?

38.7

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

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?

$68,287

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$46,406

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15202 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,287 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,487

Total Housing Units

9,625

Occupied Units

862

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.0%
Renter 48.0%

$215,700

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15202 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 193
2021 +8.8% 210
2022 +13.9% 239
2023 +6.5% 255
2024 +3.3% 263

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 373 business establishments in ZIP 15202, employing approximately 3,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $144,781,000.

373

Businesses

3,606

Employees

$144.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 52 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 51 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 47 12.6%
Health care and social assistance 46 12.3%
Retail trade 43 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 9.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 4.0%
Wholesale trade 14 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.5%
Manufacturing 12 3.2%
Information 12 3.2%
Finance and insurance 10 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Educational services 5 1.3%

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 15202 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 15202 ranks #5 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 15202 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 15202 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
15225 Pittsburgh, PA 1,084 2.3 mi
15229 Pittsburgh, PA 13,825 2.0 mi
15204 Pittsburgh, PA 8,329 3.4 mi
15237 Pittsburgh, PA 41,895 3.2 mi
15136 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 21,849 3.2 mi
15214 Pittsburgh, PA 14,352 3.1 mi
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 3.5 mi
15212 Pittsburgh, PA 27,895 4.0 mi
15290 Pittsburgh, PA 0 4.2 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15202 in? ▼
ZIP code 15202 (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 15202? ▼
ZIP code 15202 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 19,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15202 is $68,287, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15202 is $215,700, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15202 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15202? ▼
ZIP code 15202 has 373 business establishments employing approximately 3,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15202 are: Construction (52), Other services (except public administration) (51), Accommodation and food services (47). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15202 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15202? ▼
In ZIP code 15202, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.7% 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 15202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15202 is 23.0 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 15202? ▼
In ZIP code 15202, approximately 52.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15202 is 10.5% 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.