ZIP Code 15206

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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
28,615

2,313/sq mi

Median income
$72,920

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$317,600

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
59.5%

Median age 35.8

Land area
12.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 15206 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 28,615. The median household income is $72,920, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $317,600, 14% above the US average. 59.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15206 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.4 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 28,615 residents, producing a population density of 2,313 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 15206 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15206 sits at $72,920 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $54,035. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $317,600 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,315 per month, and 40.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15206 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.8, 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 15206 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 15206

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15206.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

28,615

Population

12.4

Area (sq mi)

2,313

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15206?

35.8

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

11.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.6%
African American 29.5%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

$54,035

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,157

Total Housing Units

14,416

Occupied Units

2,741

Vacant Units

1.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.9%
Renter 59.1%

$317,600

Median Home Value

+40% vs state

$1,315

Median Rent

1942

Median Year Built

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

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 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

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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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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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