Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15218
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,851
- 2,255/sq mi High-density area
- $67,960
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 52.8%
- 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 suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,255
- people per sq mi
- 57%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15218 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 15218 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +3.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 284.3 in 2023 to 293.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15218 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,851 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 2,255 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15218 reports a modest median household income of $67,960 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,999. The poverty rate is 13.0%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $217,500 (4% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,143; 56.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15218 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 15218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15218.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
30 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 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 15218, 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
13,851
Population
6.1
Area (sq mi)
2,255
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15218?
39.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
6.1%
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?
$67,960
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$50,999
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15218 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)
$67,960 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
7,349housing units
7,349
Total Housing Units
6,655
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,500
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$1,143
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
+3.2%
YoY Change (2024)
293
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+193%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15218 have increased 3.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +193% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 215 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 240 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 274 |
| 2023 | +3.9% | 284 |
| 2024 | +3.2% | 293 |
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 279 business establishments in ZIP 15218, employing approximately 3,354 people with a combined annual payroll of $136,559,000.
279
Businesses
3,354
Employees
$136.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 20.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 30 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 24 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 15 | 5.4% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 3.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.5% |
| Information | 6 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 5 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.8% |
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 15218 vs 15221 →
ZIP 15218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 residents
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
28,615 residents
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
27,220 residents
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
18,931 residents
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
13,851 residents
- 15232 11,374
Pittsburgh (15232)
11,374 residents
- 15207 11,268
Pittsburgh (15207)
11,268 residents
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15218 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
$95,668 median income
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
$72,920 median income
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15207
Pittsburgh (15207)
$57,427 median income
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
$55,714 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 median income
- 15034
Dravosburg (15034)
$51,715 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15218 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15221 | Pittsburgh, PA | 31,060 | 1.5 mi |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,220 | 1.7 mi |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,406 | 2.1 mi |
| 15120 | Homestead, PA | 18,931 | 2.1 mi |
| 15104 | Braddock, PA | 9,038 | 2.0 mi |
| 15207 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,268 | 2.8 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 3.0 mi |
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 3,292 | 3.0 mi |
| 15206 | Pittsburgh, PA | 28,615 | 3.6 mi |
| 15034 | Dravosburg, PA | 1,792 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15218, 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 (13,851 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 15218 in?
ZIP code 15218 (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 15218?
ZIP code 15218 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 13,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15218?
The median household income in ZIP 15218 is $67,960, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15218?
The median home value in ZIP 15218 is $217,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15218 is White at 67.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15218?
ZIP code 15218 has 279 business establishments employing approximately 3,354 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15218 are: Health care and social assistance (57), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (32). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15218 increased by 3.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 193%. 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 15218?
In ZIP code 15218, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 15218?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15218 is 24.5 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 15218?
In ZIP code 15218, approximately 56.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15218 is 13.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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