ZIP Code 15220
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 17,718
- Median income
- $75,611
- Median home value
- $228,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 48.7%
- Land area
- 12.8 sq mi
1,385/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 52% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.9
New York
ZIP code 15220 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 17,718. The median household income is $75,611, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $228,700, 18% below the US average. 48.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15220 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.8 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 17,718 residents, producing a population density of 1,385 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 15220 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15220 sits at $75,611 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,526. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $228,700 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,207 per month, and 55.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15220 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 48.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.9, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15220 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 15220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15220.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
85 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 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 15220, 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
17,718
Population
12.8
Area (sq mi)
1,385
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15220?
37.9
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
16.9%
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?
$75,611
Median Household Income
-3% vs state
$45,526
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 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?
9,597
Total Housing Units
8,757
Occupied Units
840
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,700
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$1,207
Median Rent
1964
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
242
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+142%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15220 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +142% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 175 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 197 |
| 2022 | +4.6% | 207 |
| 2023 | +10.8% | 229 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 242 |
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 681 business establishments in ZIP 15220, employing approximately 17,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,001,702,000.
681
Businesses
17,527
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 117 | 17.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 15.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 85 | 12.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 57 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 45 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 44 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 32 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 4.5% |
| Information | 26 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.7% |
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 15220 vs 15216 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15216 | Pittsburgh, PA | 23,350 | 1.4 mi |
| 15211 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,081 | 1.9 mi |
| 15204 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8,329 | 2.6 mi |
| 15228 | Pittsburgh, PA | 17,595 | 3.4 mi |
| 15233 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4,451 | 2.9 mi |
| 15226 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,974 | 2.5 mi |
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 3.0 mi |
| 15205 | Pittsburgh, PA | 21,865 | 2.9 mi |
| 15243 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,406 | 3.3 mi |
| 15106 | Carnegie, PA | 18,536 | 3.5 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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