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 High-density area
- $85,542
- Median income Above-median income area
- $233,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 36.3%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15209 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.6 in 2023 to 277.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,194. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $233,900 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,133; 74.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15209 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 15209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15209.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15209?
45.4
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
2.7%
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?
$85,542
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$51,194
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15209 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)
$85,542 Top 28% higher than 72% 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
6,333housing units
6,333
Total Housing Units
5,752
Occupied Units
581
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,900
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15209 vs 15223 →
ZIP 15209 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
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15116
Glenshaw (15116)
14,427 residents
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
14,352 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
12,615 residents
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
12,438 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15209 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15209 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15222
Pittsburgh (15222)
$114,167 median income
- 15215
Pittsburgh (15215)
$99,071 median income
- 15116
Glenshaw (15116)
$94,352 median income
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
$85,542 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
$61,645 median income
- 15223
Pittsburgh (15223)
$61,083 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15209, 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 (12,438 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 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.
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