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 High-density area
- $64,077
- Median income Near-median income area
- $177,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15212 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +11.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 298.4 in 2023 to 334.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,385. The poverty rate is 19.0%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $177,500 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,155; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15212 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 15212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
110 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
91 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15212?
37.8
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
5.2%
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?
$64,077
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$44,385
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15212 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)
$64,077 34th percentile higher than 34% 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
16,129housing units
16,129
Total Housing Units
14,225
Occupied Units
1,904
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$177,500
Median Home Value
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
14,352 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
12,438 residents
- 15211 11,081
Pittsburgh (15211)
11,081 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
- 15204 8,329
Pittsburgh (15204)
8,329 residents
- 15233 4,451
Pittsburgh (15233)
4,451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15212 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
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
$85,542 median income
- 15211
Pittsburgh (15211)
$79,758 median income
- 15233
Pittsburgh (15233)
$78,750 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
$61,645 median income
- 15204
Pittsburgh (15204)
$59,420 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15212, 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 (27,895 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 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.
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