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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15210

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

25,954
2,159/sq mi
$52,169
Median income
$98,600
Median home value
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,159
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15210 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15210 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 25,954 residents across 12.0 square miles, a density of 2,159 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15210 reports a modest median household income of $52,169 (33% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,737. 26.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.3%. Housing costs here run $98,600 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,082 a month; 56.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15210 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 15210

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15210.

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 15210, 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

25,954

Population

12.0

Area (sq mi)

2,159

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15210?

36.7

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

7.2%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 33.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%

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?

$52,169

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$29,737

Per Capita Income

26.5%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15210 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,169 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,785

Total Housing Units

10,495

Occupied Units

2,290

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$98,600

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$1,082

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

-10.0%

YoY Change (2024)

208

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+108%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15210 have decreased 10.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.8% 165
2021 +10.0% 181
2022 +13.6% 206
2023 +12.6% 232
2024 -10.0% 208

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 255 business establishments in ZIP 15210, employing approximately 1,776 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,606,000.

255

Businesses

1,776

Employees

$66.6M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 50 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 35 13.7%
Health care and social assistance 34 13.3%
Construction 33 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 32 12.6%
Information 11 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.3%
Manufacturing 9 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 2.4%
Finance and insurance 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Wholesale trade 4 1.6%

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 15210 vs 15203 →

ZIP 15210 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 15210 ranks #3 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 15210 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 15210 ranks #8 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
15203 Pittsburgh, PA 9,949 1.4 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 2.4 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 1.8 mi
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 2.3 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 2.8 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 2.3 mi
15216 Pittsburgh, PA 23,350 2.7 mi
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 2.7 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 3.0 mi
15260 Pittsburgh, PA 0 3.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15210 in? ▼
ZIP code 15210 (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 15210? ▼
ZIP code 15210 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 25,954 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15210? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15210 is $52,169, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15210? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15210 is $98,600, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15210? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15210 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15210? ▼
ZIP code 15210 has 255 business establishments employing approximately 1,776 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15210? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15210 are: Retail trade (50), Other services (except public administration) (35), Health care and social assistance (34). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15210? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15210 decreased by 10.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 15210? ▼
In ZIP code 15210, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% 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 15210? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15210 is 26.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15210? ▼
In ZIP code 15210, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15210? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15210 is 26.5% 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.