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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15205

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

21,865
819/sq mi
$70,991
Median income
$179,900
Median home value
39.3%
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.

48th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
819
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15205 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15205 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 21,865 residents across 26.7 square miles, a density of 819 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15205 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,991 (9% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,156. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. Median home value sits at $179,900 (21% below the state average), median rent at $1,231 a month, and owner-occupancy at 54.5%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38, 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 15205 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 15205

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15205.

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 15205, 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

21,865

Population

26.7

Area (sq mi)

819

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15205?

38.0

Median Age

49.0%

Male

51.0%

Female

7.5%

Foreign-Born

White 73.6%
African American 12.3%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$70,991

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$45,156

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15205 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,991 48th percentile higher than 48% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,041

Total Housing Units

11,392

Occupied Units

649

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 54.5%
Renter 45.5%

$179,900

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,231

Median Rent

1957

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

+4.8%

YoY Change (2024)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15205 have increased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 181
2021 +9.3% 198
2022 +12.4% 223
2023 +3.0% 230
2024 +4.8% 241

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 1,127 business establishments in ZIP 15205, employing approximately 25,757 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,577,334,000.

1,127

Businesses

25,757

Employees

$1.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 207 18.4%
Accommodation and food services 115 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 109 9.7%
Wholesale trade 103 9.1%
Health care and social assistance 96 8.5%
Construction 90 8.0%
Finance and insurance 46 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 3.7%
Transportation and warehousing 39 3.5%
Information 38 3.4%
Manufacturing 28 2.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 28 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 18 1.6%
Educational services 10 0.9%

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 15205 vs 15136 →

ZIP 15205 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 15205 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15205 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 15205 ranks #7 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
15136 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 21,849 2.1 mi
15106 Carnegie, PA 18,536 2.1 mi
15204 Pittsburgh, PA 8,329 2.4 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 2.9 mi
15142 Presto, PA 1,163 3.8 mi
15225 Pittsburgh, PA 1,084 4.8 mi
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 3.7 mi
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 4.6 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 4.4 mi
15202 Pittsburgh, PA 19,685 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15205 in? ▼
ZIP code 15205 (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 15205? ▼
ZIP code 15205 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 21,865 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15205? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15205 is $70,991, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15205? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15205 is $179,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15205? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15205 is White at 73.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15205? ▼
ZIP code 15205 has 1,127 business establishments employing approximately 25,757 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15205? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15205 are: Retail trade (207), Accommodation and food services (115), Professional, scientific, and technical services (113). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15205? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15205 increased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 15205? ▼
In ZIP code 15205, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.3% 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 15205? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15205 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 15205? ▼
In ZIP code 15205, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15205? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15205 is 12.3% 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.