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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
$67,960
Median income
$217,500
Median home value
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $50,999. Poverty here runs at 13.0%, with unemployment measured at 6.9%. Housing costs here run $217,500 for a typical home value (4% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,143 a month; 56.8% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15218 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15218

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15218.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15218?

39.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

6.1%

Foreign-Born

White 67.6%
African American 20.2%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$67,960

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$50,999

Per Capita Income

13.0%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15218 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,960 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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

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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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,349

Total Housing Units

6,655

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.8%
Renter 43.2%

$217,500

Median Home Value

-4% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15218 ranks #5 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 15218 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 15218 ranks #3 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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