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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15211

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

11,081
2,769/sq mi
$79,758
Median income
$219,900
Median home value
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 38%
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,769
people per sq mi
47%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15211 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,081 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 2,769 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15211 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,758 (2% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $59,079. Poverty here runs at 12.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $219,900 (3% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,460 monthly, and 46.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15211, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the 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 15211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15211.

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 15211, 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

11,081

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

2,769

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15211?

35.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$79,758

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$59,079

Per Capita Income

12.7%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15211 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$79,758 Top 38% higher than 62% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 75.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,816

Total Housing Units

6,041

Occupied Units

775

Vacant Units

1.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.8%
Renter 53.2%

$219,900

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$1,460

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

+0.6%

YoY Change (2024)

366

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+266%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15211 have increased 0.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +266% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.7% 279
2021 +15.2% 321
2022 +8.3% 348
2023 +4.6% 364
2024 +0.6% 366

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 153 business establishments in ZIP 15211, employing approximately 1,208 people with a combined annual payroll of $74,924,000.

153

Businesses

1,208

Employees

$74.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 26 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 24 15.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 10.5%
Retail trade 15 9.8%
Finance and insurance 14 9.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 8.5%
Health care and social assistance 11 7.2%
Construction 10 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.9%
Information 5 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 4 2.6%
Wholesale trade 3 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

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 15211 vs 15290 →

ZIP 15211 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 15211 ranks #7 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 15211 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 15211 ranks #3 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
15290 Pittsburgh, PA 0 1.9 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 2.4 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 1.7 mi
15203 Pittsburgh, PA 9,949 2.1 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 1.9 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 1.9 mi
15216 Pittsburgh, PA 23,350 2.2 mi
15212 Pittsburgh, PA 27,895 2.8 mi
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 2.3 mi
15210 Pittsburgh, PA 25,954 2.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15211 in? ▼
ZIP code 15211 (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 15211? ▼
ZIP code 15211 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 11,081 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15211? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15211 is $79,758, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15211? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15211 is $219,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15211? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15211 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15211? ▼
ZIP code 15211 has 153 business establishments employing approximately 1,208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15211? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15211 are: Accommodation and food services (26), Other services (except public administration) (24), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15211? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15211 increased by 0.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 266%. 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 15211? ▼
In ZIP code 15211, 75.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.3% 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 15211? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15211 is 24.5 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 15211? ▼
In ZIP code 15211, approximately 46.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15211? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15211 is 12.7% 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.