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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15204

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

8,329
1,724/sq mi
$59,420
Median income
$119,600
Median home value
30.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
16th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,724
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15204 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15204 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,329 residents across 4.8 square miles, a density of 1,724 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15204 reports a modest median household income of $59,420 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,744. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $119,600 (47% below the state average) with median rent at $1,017 per month, and 70.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15204 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15204

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15204.

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 15204, 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

8,329

Population

4.8

Area (sq mi)

1,724

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15204?

37.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 46.4%
African American 42.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$59,420

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$31,744

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15204 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,420 28th percentile higher than 28% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,031

Total Housing Units

3,528

Occupied Units

503

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$119,600

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$1,017

Median Rent

1946

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

-15.7%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15204 have decreased 15.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +12.4% 162
2021 +17.7% 190
2022 +4.1% 198
2023 +31.6% 261
2024 -15.7% 220

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 79 business establishments in ZIP 15204, employing approximately 868 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,709,000.

79

Businesses

868

Employees

$45.7M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 13.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 12.7%
Other services (except public administration) 9 11.4%
Wholesale trade 7 8.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 8.9%
Retail trade 6 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 7.6%
Manufacturing 5 6.3%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.3%
Information 3 3.8%
Accommodation and food services 3 3.8%

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 15204 vs 15233 →

ZIP 15204 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 15204 ranks #8 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 15204 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 15204 ranks #null 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
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 1.4 mi
15290 Pittsburgh, PA 0 2.2 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 2.6 mi
15136 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 21,849 2.4 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 2.4 mi
15202 Pittsburgh, PA 19,685 3.4 mi
15212 Pittsburgh, PA 27,895 3.0 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 3.0 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 3.6 mi
15214 Pittsburgh, PA 14,352 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

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

Related Areas

Allegheny County Pittsburgh, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15204 in? ▼
ZIP code 15204 (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 15204? ▼
ZIP code 15204 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 8,329 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15204? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15204 is $59,420, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15204? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15204 is $119,600, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15204? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15204 is White at 46.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15204? ▼
ZIP code 15204 has 79 business establishments employing approximately 868 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15204? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15204 are: Construction (11), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15204? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15204 decreased by 15.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 15204? ▼
In ZIP code 15204, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.4% 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 15204? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15204 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15204? ▼
In ZIP code 15204, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15204? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15204 is 15.4% 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.