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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15212

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

27,895
1,733/sq mi
$64,077
Median income
$177,500
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,733
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 27,895 residents across 16.1 square miles, a density of 1,733 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15212 reports a modest median household income of $64,077 (18% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,385. 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.9%. Median home value sits at $177,500 (22% below the state average), median rent at $1,155 a month, and owner-occupancy at 50.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15212 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15212.

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 15212, 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

27,895

Population

16.1

Area (sq mi)

1,733

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15212?

37.8

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 26.6%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$64,077

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$44,385

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15212 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,077 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

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

What does housing look like?

16,129

Total Housing Units

14,225

Occupied Units

1,904

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.1%
Renter 49.9%

$177,500

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,155

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

+11.9%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15212 have increased 11.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 249
2021 +14.1% 284
2022 +12.6% 320
2023 -6.6% 298
2024 +11.9% 334

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 762 business establishments in ZIP 15212, employing approximately 33,203 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,321,239,000.

762

Businesses

33,203

Employees

$3.3B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 110 14.4%
Other services (except public administration) 91 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 83 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 79 10.4%
Retail trade 65 8.5%
Finance and insurance 65 8.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 5.6%
Construction 40 5.3%
Information 35 4.6%
Wholesale trade 33 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 29 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 3.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 2.8%
Manufacturing 19 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 1.6%
Educational services 8 1.1%
Utilities 6 0.8%

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 15212 vs 15214 →

ZIP 15212 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 15212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15212 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 15212 ranks #7 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
15214 Pittsburgh, PA 14,352 1.1 mi
15290 Pittsburgh, PA 0 1.1 mi
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 1.6 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 1.8 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 2.8 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 2.3 mi
15201 Pittsburgh, PA 12,713 2.9 mi
15209 Pittsburgh, PA 12,438 2.7 mi
15204 Pittsburgh, PA 8,329 3.0 mi
15224 Pittsburgh, PA 10,141 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15212 in? ▼
ZIP code 15212 (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 15212? ▼
ZIP code 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 27,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15212 is $64,077, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15212 is $177,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15212 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15212? ▼
ZIP code 15212 has 762 business establishments employing approximately 33,203 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (110), Other services (except public administration) (91), Accommodation and food services (83). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15212 increased by 11.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 15212? ▼
In ZIP code 15212, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% 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 15212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15212 is 24.4 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 15212? ▼
In ZIP code 15212, approximately 50.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15212 is 19.0% 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.