ZIP Code 15202
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 19,685
- Median income
- $68,287
- Median home value
- $215,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.7%
- Land area
- 11.4 sq mi
1,729/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 48% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
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ZIP code 15202 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 19,685. The median household income is $68,287, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $215,700, 22% below the US average. 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.4 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 19,685 residents, producing a population density of 1,729 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 15202 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15202 sits at $68,287 (12% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $46,406. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $215,700 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $983 per month, and 52.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15202 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 15202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15202.
- Construction
Construction
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
43 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, 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 15202, 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
19,685
Population
11.4
Area (sq mi)
1,729
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15202?
38.7
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
2.9%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15202 vs 15225 →
| 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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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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