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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15214

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

14,352
1,178/sq mi
$61,645
Median income
$185,900
Median home value
32.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,178
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15214 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,352 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 1,178 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15214 reports a modest median household income of $61,645 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,761. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.4%. Housing costs here run $185,900 for a typical home value (18% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,071 a month; 65.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15214 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 15214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15214.

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 15214, 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

14,352

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

1,178

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15214?

39.4

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

7.7%

Foreign-Born

White 56.8%
African American 34.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$61,645

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$34,761

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15214 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,645 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,894

Total Housing Units

6,037

Occupied Units

857

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$185,900

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$1,071

Median Rent

1951

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

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15214 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.2% 199
2021 +8.7% 216
2022 +13.6% 245
2023 +6.8% 262
2024 +2.1% 267

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 102 business establishments in ZIP 15214, employing approximately 1,077 people with a combined annual payroll of $53,116,000.

102

Businesses

1,077

Employees

$53.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 21 20.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 13.7%
Construction 13 12.8%
Retail trade 11 10.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 7.8%
Educational services 6 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 5 4.9%
Information 4 3.9%

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 15214 vs 15212 →

ZIP 15214 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 15214 ranks #4 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 15214 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 15214 ranks #9 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
15212 Pittsburgh, PA 27,895 1.1 mi
15290 Pittsburgh, PA 0 2.0 mi
15233 Pittsburgh, PA 4,451 2.1 mi
15209 Pittsburgh, PA 12,438 2.3 mi
15229 Pittsburgh, PA 13,825 2.6 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 3.9 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 2.9 mi
15201 Pittsburgh, PA 12,713 3.3 mi
15202 Pittsburgh, PA 19,685 3.1 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 3.5 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15214 in? ▼
ZIP code 15214 (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 15214? ▼
ZIP code 15214 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 14,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15214? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15214 is $61,645, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15214? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15214 is $185,900, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15214? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15214 is White at 56.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15214? ▼
ZIP code 15214 has 102 business establishments employing approximately 1,077 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15214? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15214 are: Health care and social assistance (21), Other services (except public administration) (14), Construction (13). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15214? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15214 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 15214? ▼
In ZIP code 15214, 66.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.9% 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 15214? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15214 is 22.5 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 15214? ▼
In ZIP code 15214, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15214? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15214 is 21.2% 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.