Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15221
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,060
- 1,951/sq mi High-density area
- $55,028
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.8%
- 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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,951
- people per sq mi
- 45%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15221 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 15221 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +5.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 245.3 in 2023 to 258.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15221 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 31,060 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,951 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15221 reports a modest median household income of $55,028 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,791. The poverty rate is 19.2%, with unemployment at 9.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $171,300 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 44.7%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15221 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 15221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15221.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
54 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 37
Real estate and rental and leasing
37 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 15221, 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
31,060
Population
15.9
Area (sq mi)
1,951
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15221?
39.0
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.8%
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?
$55,028
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$40,791
Per Capita Income
19.2%
Poverty Rate
9.4%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15221 ranks nationally
Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,028 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
17,268housing units
17,268
Total Housing Units
14,685
Occupied Units
2,583
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1951
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
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15221 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 181 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 200 |
| 2022 | +12.5% | 225 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 245 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 258 |
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 502 business establishments in ZIP 15221, employing approximately 7,950 people with a combined annual payroll of $368,821,000.
502
Businesses
7,950
Employees
$368.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 24.1% |
| Retail trade | 54 | 10.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 9.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 9.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 37 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 36 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
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 15221 vs 15104 →
ZIP 15221 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
34,580 residents
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
31,060 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
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15221 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15221 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
- 15218
Pittsburgh (15218)
$67,960 median income
- 15235
Pittsburgh (15235)
$67,240 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15120
Homestead (15120)
$55,714 median income
- 15221
Pittsburgh (15221)
$55,028 median income
- 15145
Turtle Creek (15145)
$49,628 median income
- 15112
East Pittsburgh (15112)
$47,730 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15221 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15104 | Braddock, PA | 9,038 | 2.1 mi |
| 15218 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,851 | 1.5 mi |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 10,406 | 2.2 mi |
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 3,292 | 2.5 mi |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,220 | 2.9 mi |
| 15145 | Turtle Creek, PA | 7,132 | 2.5 mi |
| 15235 | Pittsburgh, PA | 34,580 | 2.9 mi |
| 15110 | Duquesne, PA | 5,565 | 4.3 mi |
| 15120 | Homestead, PA | 18,931 | 3.4 mi |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,374 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15221, 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 (31,060 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 15221 in?
ZIP code 15221 (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 15221?
ZIP code 15221 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 31,060 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15221?
The median household income in ZIP 15221 is $55,028, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15221?
The median home value in ZIP 15221 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15221?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15221 is White at 46.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15221?
ZIP code 15221 has 502 business establishments employing approximately 7,950 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15221?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15221 are: Health care and social assistance (121), Retail trade (54), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15221?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15221 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 15221?
In ZIP code 15221, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.8% 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 15221?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15221 is 28.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15221?
In ZIP code 15221, approximately 44.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15221?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15221 is 19.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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