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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15203

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

9,949
2,602/sq mi
$67,345
Median income
$252,100
Median home value
57.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
2,602
people per sq mi
38%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,949 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 2,602 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15203 reports a modest median household income of $67,345 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $63,757. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.5%. The typical home here is valued at $252,100 (11% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,529 monthly, and 37.9% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15203, 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 15203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15203.

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 15203, 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

9,949

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

2,602

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15203?

30.2

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 83.5%
African American 9.2%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$67,345

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$63,757

Per Capita Income

18.4%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15203 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,345 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 74.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,969

Total Housing Units

5,902

Occupied Units

1,067

Vacant Units

1.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.9%
Renter 62.1%

$252,100

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

$1,529

Median Rent

1938

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

319

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+219%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15203 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +219% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.3% 268
2021 +8.2% 290
2022 +2.5% 298
2023 +0.8% 300
2024 +6.3% 319

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 538 business establishments in ZIP 15203, employing approximately 13,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,238,569,000.

538

Businesses

13,271

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 107 19.9%
Health care and social assistance 80 14.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 72 13.4%
Retail trade 55 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 54 10.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 32 6.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 20 3.7%
Construction 19 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 3.4%
Manufacturing 15 2.8%
Finance and insurance 13 2.4%
Wholesale trade 12 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 12 2.2%
Information 10 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.5%
Educational services 7 1.3%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.6%

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 15203 vs 15219 →

ZIP 15203 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 15203 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 15203 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 15203 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
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 1.2 mi
15210 Pittsburgh, PA 25,954 1.4 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 1.7 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 1.7 mi
15260 Pittsburgh, PA 0 1.7 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 2.1 mi
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 3.5 mi
15217 Pittsburgh, PA 27,220 3.0 mi
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 2.9 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15203 in? ▼
ZIP code 15203 (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 15203? ▼
ZIP code 15203 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 9,949 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15203 is $67,345, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15203 is $252,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15203 is White at 83.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15203? ▼
ZIP code 15203 has 538 business establishments employing approximately 13,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15203 are: Accommodation and food services (107), Health care and social assistance (80), Professional, scientific, and technical services (72). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15203 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 219%. 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 15203? ▼
In ZIP code 15203, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.2% 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 15203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15203 is 20.5 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 15203? ▼
In ZIP code 15203, approximately 37.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15203 is 18.4% 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.