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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
$31,069
Median income
$233,500
Median home value
62.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

2th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $20,877. The poverty rate stands at 48.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. Median home value sits at $233,500 (3% above the state average), median rent at $1,263 a month, and owner-occupancy at 26.6%.

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. To put 15213 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15213?

20.8

Median Age

44.0%

Male

56.0%

Female

15.3%

Foreign-Born

White 63.0%
African American 11.2%
Asian 18.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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

$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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 78.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.6%

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

What does housing look like?

11,376

Total Housing Units

8,915

Occupied Units

2,461

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 26.6%
Renter 73.4%

$233,500

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15213 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 15213 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 15213 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 15213 ranks #null 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.