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 High-density area
- $52,169
- Median income Below-median income area
- $98,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15210 (Pittsburgh, PA) fell -10.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 231.6 in 2023 to 208.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,737. The poverty rate is 26.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $98,600 (57% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,082; owner occupancy is 56.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15210 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 15210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15210.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15210?
36.7
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
7.2%
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?
$52,169
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$29,737
Per Capita Income
26.5%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15210 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)
$52,169 11th percentile higher than 11% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,785housing units
12,785
Total Housing Units
10,495
Occupied Units
2,290
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$98,600
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15213
Pittsburgh (15213)
30,844 residents
- 15227
Pittsburgh (15227)
28,156 residents
- 15210
Pittsburgh (15210)
25,954 residents
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
23,350 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15226
Pittsburgh (15226)
13,974 residents
- 15207 11,268
Pittsburgh (15207)
11,268 residents
- 15211 11,081
Pittsburgh (15211)
11,081 residents
- 15203 9,949
Pittsburgh (15203)
9,949 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15210 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15210 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
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
$80,313 median income
- 15211
Pittsburgh (15211)
$79,758 median income
- 15227
Pittsburgh (15227)
$75,448 median income
- 15226
Pittsburgh (15226)
$73,321 median income
- 15203
Pittsburgh (15203)
$67,345 median income
- 15207
Pittsburgh (15207)
$57,427 median income
- 15210
Pittsburgh (15210)
$52,169 median income
- 15219 $34,897
Pittsburgh (15219)
$34,897 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15210, 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 (25,954 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 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.
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