Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15219
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,696
- 2,780/sq mi High-density area
- $34,897
- Median income Below-median income area
- $214,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,780
- people per sq mi
- 20%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15219 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15219 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,696 residents across 6.0 square miles, a density of 2,780 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15219 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,897 (55% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,670. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Median home value is $214,800 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,033; 20.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15219 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 15219
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15219.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
376 establishments
- Finance and insurance 125
Finance and insurance
125 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 119
Health care and social assistance
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 96
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 83
Accommodation and food services
83 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 15219, 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
16,696
Population
6.0
Area (sq mi)
2,780
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15219?
33.0
Median Age
46.0%
Male
54.0%
Female
9.2%
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?
$34,897
Median Household Income
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$31,670
Per Capita Income
38.4%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15219 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)
$34,897 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,502housing units
7,502
Total Housing Units
5,926
Occupied Units
1,576
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$214,800
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$1,033
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,070 business establishments in ZIP 15219, employing approximately 35,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,219,017,000.
1,070
Businesses
35,729
Employees
$3.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 376 | 35.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 125 | 11.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 119 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 9.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 83 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 56 | 5.2% |
| Retail trade | 36 | 3.4% |
| Information | 27 | 2.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 0.9% |
| Construction | 9 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 0.3% |
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 15219 vs 15222 →
ZIP 15219 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15213
Pittsburgh (15213)
30,844 residents
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15210
Pittsburgh (15210)
25,954 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15232 11,374
Pittsburgh (15232)
11,374 residents
- 15211 11,081
Pittsburgh (15211)
11,081 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
- 15203 9,949
Pittsburgh (15203)
9,949 residents
- 15222 3,294
Pittsburgh (15222)
3,294 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15219 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15219 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15222
Pittsburgh (15222)
$114,167 median income
- 15211
Pittsburgh (15211)
$79,758 median income
- 15203
Pittsburgh (15203)
$67,345 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15210
Pittsburgh (15210)
$52,169 median income
- 15219 $34,897
Pittsburgh (15219)
$34,897 median income
- 15213 $31,069
Pittsburgh (15213)
$31,069 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15219 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15222 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3,294 | 0.6 mi |
| 15203 | Pittsburgh, PA | 9,949 | 1.2 mi |
| 15213 | Pittsburgh, PA | 30,844 | 1.5 mi |
| 15260 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| 15210 | Pittsburgh, PA | 25,954 | 2.4 mi |
| 15211 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,081 | 1.9 mi |
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 2.2 mi |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,895 | 2.3 mi |
| 15224 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,141 | 2.5 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15219, 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 (16,696 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 15219 in?
ZIP code 15219 (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 15219?
ZIP code 15219 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 16,696 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15219?
The median household income in ZIP 15219 is $34,897, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15219?
The median home value in ZIP 15219 is $214,800, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15219 is African American at 59.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15219?
ZIP code 15219 has 1,070 business establishments employing approximately 35,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15219 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (376), Finance and insurance (125), Health care and social assistance (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15219?
In ZIP code 15219, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.8% 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 15219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15219 is 24.1 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 15219?
In ZIP code 15219, approximately 20.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 79.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15219 is 38.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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