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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15208

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

10,406
2,497/sq mi
$63,086
Median income
$321,100
Median home value
51.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
2,497
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15208 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15208 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,406 residents across 4.2 square miles, a density of 2,497 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15208 reports a modest median household income of $63,086 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,835. Local economic indicators show a 22.5% poverty rate alongside 9.4% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $321,100 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,024 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 15208 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15208.

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 15208, 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

10,406

Population

4.2

Area (sq mi)

2,497

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15208?

35.0

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 40.4%
African American 42.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$63,086

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$49,835

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

9.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15208 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,086 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 77.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 51.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,588

Total Housing Units

4,304

Occupied Units

1,284

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$321,100

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$1,024

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

314

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+214%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15208 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +214% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 239
2021 +8.6% 260
2022 +6.3% 276
2023 +8.4% 300
2024 +5.0% 314

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 177 business establishments in ZIP 15208, employing approximately 2,159 people with a combined annual payroll of $109,243,000.

177

Businesses

2,159

Employees

$109.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 30 16.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 15.3%
Other services (except public administration) 25 14.1%
Manufacturing 16 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.5%
Retail trade 14 7.9%
Educational services 11 6.2%
Construction 9 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 4.5%
Wholesale trade 6 3.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.7%

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 15208 vs 15206 →

ZIP 15208 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 15208 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 15208 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 15208 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
15206 Pittsburgh, PA 28,615 1.5 mi
15232 Pittsburgh, PA 11,374 1.7 mi
15218 Pittsburgh, PA 13,851 2.1 mi
15217 Pittsburgh, PA 27,220 1.9 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 2.2 mi
15224 Pittsburgh, PA 10,141 2.5 mi
15260 Pittsburgh, PA 0 2.9 mi
15120 Homestead, PA 18,931 4.0 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 3.0 mi
15215 Pittsburgh, PA 12,615 3.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15208 in? ▼
ZIP code 15208 (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 15208? ▼
ZIP code 15208 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 10,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15208? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15208 is $63,086, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15208? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15208 is $321,100, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15208? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15208 is African American at 42.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15208? ▼
ZIP code 15208 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 2,159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15208? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15208 are: Health care and social assistance (30), Professional, scientific, and technical services (27), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15208? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15208 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 214%. 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 15208? ▼
In ZIP code 15208, 77.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 51.7% 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 15208? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15208 is 22.7 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 15208? ▼
In ZIP code 15208, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15208? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15208 is 22.5% 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.