Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15206
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,615
- 2,313/sq mi High-density area
- $72,920
- Median income Near-median income area
- $317,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 59.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,313
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15206 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 28,615 residents across 12.4 square miles, a density of 2,313 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15206 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,920 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,035. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 6.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $317,600 (40% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 40.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,315.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15206 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15206.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
135 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
93 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15206, 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
28,615
Population
12.4
Area (sq mi)
2,313
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15206?
35.8
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
11.0%
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?
$72,920
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$54,035
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15206 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,920 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,157housing units
17,157
Total Housing Units
14,416
Occupied Units
2,741
Vacant Units
1.95
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,600
Median Home Value
+40% vs state ZIP avg
$1,315
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
388
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+288%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15206 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +288% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 297 |
| 2021 | +10.0% | 327 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 365 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 390 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 388 |
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 874 business establishments in ZIP 15206, employing approximately 13,514 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,230,559,000.
874
Businesses
13,514
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 135 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 105 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 11.6% |
| Retail trade | 93 | 10.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 7.0% |
| Educational services | 33 | 3.8% |
| Information | 32 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 30 | 3.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 3.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 26 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 15206 vs 15208 →
ZIP 15206 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15213
Pittsburgh (15213)
30,844 residents
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
28,615 residents
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
27,220 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
12,615 residents
- 15232 11,374
Pittsburgh (15232)
11,374 residents
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15206 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15206 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
$99,071 median income
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
$95,668 median income
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
$72,920 median income
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15223
Pittsburgh (15223)
$61,083 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15206 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,406 | 1.5 mi |
| 15215 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,615 | 2.3 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 1.7 mi |
| 15224 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,141 | 1.8 mi |
| 15201 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,713 | 2.1 mi |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,220 | 2.9 mi |
| 15260 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 2.9 mi |
| 15213 | Pittsburgh, PA | 30,844 | 2.9 mi |
| 15218 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,851 | 3.6 mi |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 7,236 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15206, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (28,615 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15206 in?
ZIP code 15206 (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 15206?
ZIP code 15206 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 28,615 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15206?
The median household income in ZIP 15206 is $72,920, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15206?
The median home value in ZIP 15206 is $317,600, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15206 is White at 54.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15206?
ZIP code 15206 has 874 business establishments employing approximately 13,514 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15206 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Professional, scientific, and technical services (135), Other services (except public administration) (105). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15206 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 288%. 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 15206?
In ZIP code 15206, 76.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.5% 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 15206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15206 is 22.6 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 15206?
In ZIP code 15206, approximately 40.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15206 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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