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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15209

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

12,438
1,065/sq mi
$85,542
Median income
$233,900
Median home value
36.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 31%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,065
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15209 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15209 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,438 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 1,065 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,542 (10% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $51,194. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. Median home value sits at $233,900 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,133 a month, and owner-occupancy at 74.4%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15209 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 15209

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15209.

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 15209, 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

12,438

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

1,065

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15209?

45.4

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 3.1%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$85,542

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$51,194

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15209 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$85,542 Top 31% higher than 69% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,333

Total Housing Units

5,752

Occupied Units

581

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$233,900

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,133

Median Rent

1956

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

+8.4%

YoY Change (2024)

277

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+177%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15209 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +177% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 189
2021 +10.4% 208
2022 +9.0% 227
2023 +12.6% 256
2024 +8.4% 277

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 235 business establishments in ZIP 15209, employing approximately 1,896 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,208,000.

235

Businesses

1,896

Employees

$85.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 14.5%
Construction 28 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 25 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 24 10.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 8.1%
Wholesale trade 13 5.5%
Health care and social assistance 13 5.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.1%
Manufacturing 11 4.7%
Finance and insurance 9 3.8%
Information 7 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 1.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15209 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 15209 ranks #8 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 15209 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 15209 ranks #5 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
15223 Pittsburgh, PA 7,236 1.2 mi
15201 Pittsburgh, PA 12,713 2.0 mi
15214 Pittsburgh, PA 14,352 2.3 mi
15116 Glenshaw, PA 14,427 3.0 mi
15212 Pittsburgh, PA 27,895 2.7 mi
15224 Pittsburgh, PA 10,141 2.9 mi
15215 Pittsburgh, PA 12,615 3.2 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 4.0 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 3.8 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15209 in? ▼
ZIP code 15209 (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 15209? ▼
ZIP code 15209 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 12,438 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15209? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15209 is $85,542, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15209? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15209 is $233,900, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15209? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15209 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15209? ▼
ZIP code 15209 has 235 business establishments employing approximately 1,896 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15209? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15209 are: Retail trade (34), Construction (28), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15209? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15209 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 177%. 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 15209? ▼
In ZIP code 15209, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.3% 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 15209? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15209 is 21.4 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 15209? ▼
In ZIP code 15209, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15209? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15209 is 9.1% 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.