Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15213
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,844
- 5,591/sq mi High-density area
- $31,069
- Median income Below-median income area
- $233,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5,591
- people per sq mi
- 27%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15213 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 15213 (Pittsburgh, PA) fell -16.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 422.5 in 2023 to 353.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 30,844 residents across 5.5 square miles, a density of 5,591 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15213 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,069 (60% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $20,877. The poverty rate is 48.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $233,500 (3% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,263; 26.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.8, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15213 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 15213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15213.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
196 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
150 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 74
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 60
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 establishments
- Retail trade 51
Retail trade
51 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 15213, 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
30,844
Population
5.5
Area (sq mi)
5,591
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15213?
20.8
Median Age
44.0%
Male
56.0%
Female
15.3%
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?
$31,069
Median Household Income
-60% vs state ZIP avg
$20,877
Per Capita Income
48.2%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
17.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15213 ranks nationally
Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$31,069 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,376housing units
11,376
Total Housing Units
8,915
Occupied Units
2,461
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$233,500
Median Home Value
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,263
Median Rent
1959
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
-16.2%
YoY Change (2024)
354
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+254%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15213 have decreased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 269 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 300 |
| 2022 | +9.5% | 329 |
| 2023 | +28.5% | 423 |
| 2024 | -16.2% | 354 |
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 697 business establishments in ZIP 15213, employing approximately 61,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,818,113,000.
697
Businesses
61,917
Employees
$3.8B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 196 | 28.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 150 | 21.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 8.6% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 33 | 4.7% |
| Educational services | 20 | 2.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 2.7% |
| Information | 14 | 2.0% |
| Construction | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 11 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
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 15213 vs 15260 →
ZIP 15213 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
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
27,220 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15232 11,374
Pittsburgh (15232)
11,374 residents
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
- 15203 9,949
Pittsburgh (15203)
9,949 residents
- 15223 7,236
Pittsburgh (15223)
7,236 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15213 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15213 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
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
$95,668 median income
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15203
Pittsburgh (15203)
$67,345 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15223
Pittsburgh (15223)
$61,083 median income
- 15219 $34,897
Pittsburgh (15219)
$34,897 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15213 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15260 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0.1 mi |
| 15219 | Pittsburgh, PA | 16,696 | 1.5 mi |
| 15224 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,141 | 1.5 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 1.4 mi |
| 15201 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,713 | 2.2 mi |
| 15203 | Pittsburgh, PA | 9,949 | 1.7 mi |
| 15222 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3,294 | 2.0 mi |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,220 | 2.0 mi |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 7,236 | 4.2 mi |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,406 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15213, 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 (30,844 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 15213 in?
ZIP code 15213 (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 15213?
ZIP code 15213 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 30,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15213?
The median household income in ZIP 15213 is $31,069, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15213?
The median home value in ZIP 15213 is $233,500, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15213 is White at 63.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15213?
ZIP code 15213 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 61,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15213 are: Health care and social assistance (196), Accommodation and food services (150), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15213 decreased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 15213?
In ZIP code 15213, 78.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.6% 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 15213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15213 is 17.9 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 15213?
In ZIP code 15213, approximately 26.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15213 is 48.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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