ZIP Code 15215
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 12,615
- Median income
- $99,071
- Median home value
- $311,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.0%
- Land area
- 15.9 sq mi
792/sq mi
▲ 30% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
▲ 12% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.7
New York
ZIP code 15215 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,615. The median household income is $99,071, which is 30% above the national average. Median home value is $311,300, 12% above the US average. 59.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.9 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,615 residents, producing a population density of 792 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15215 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15215 sits at $99,071 (27% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $65,937. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $311,300 (37% above the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 73.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15215 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15215.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Construction
Construction
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
38 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15215, Pittsburgh, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
12,615
Population
15.9
Area (sq mi)
792
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15215?
40.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
7.4%
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?
$99,071
Median Household Income
+27% vs state
$65,937
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
5,588
Total Housing Units
5,077
Occupied Units
511
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$311,300
Median Home Value
+37% vs state
$1,122
Median Rent
1953
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15215 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 185 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +12.3% | 222 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 239 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 232 |
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 373 business establishments in ZIP 15215, employing approximately 5,415 people with a combined annual payroll of $332,989,000.
373
Businesses
5,415
Employees
$333.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 20.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 38 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 38 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 30 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 3.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 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 15215 vs 15206 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15206 | Pittsburgh, PA | 28,615 | 2.3 mi |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 7,236 | 2.0 mi |
| 15238 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,162 | 2.7 mi |
| 15209 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,438 | 3.2 mi |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,406 | 3.7 mi |
| 15201 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,713 | 2.9 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 3.7 mi |
| 15116 | Glenshaw, PA | 14,427 | 3.0 mi |
| 15224 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,141 | 3.3 mi |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,220 | 5.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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