ZIP Code 15208
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,406
- Median income
- $63,086
- Median home value
- $321,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 51.7%
- Land area
- 4.2 sq mi
2,497/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 35
New York
ZIP code 15208 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,406. The median household income is $63,086, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $321,100, 15% above the US average. 51.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.2 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,406 residents, producing a population density of 2,497 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 15208 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15208 sits at $63,086 (19% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,835. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.4%. 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, a direct signal of whether 15208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, 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 15208 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 15208
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15208.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 15208?
35.0
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
6.3%
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?
$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
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?
5,588
Total Housing Units
4,304
Occupied Units
1,284
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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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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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