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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15224

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,141
3,891/sq mi
$66,993
Median income
$246,400
Median home value
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
3,891
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15224 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 10,141 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 3,891 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15224 reports a modest median household income of $66,993 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,979. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $246,400 for a typical home value (8% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,251 a month; 38.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, 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 15224 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 15224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15224.

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 15224, 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

10,141

Population

2.6

Area (sq mi)

3,891

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15224?

34.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

8.7%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 18.6%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$66,993

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$47,979

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15224 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,993 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.2%

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

What does housing look like?

6,409

Total Housing Units

5,470

Occupied Units

939

Vacant Units

1.89

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.8%
Renter 61.2%

$246,400

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$1,251

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

+2.5%

YoY Change (2024)

490

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+390%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15224 have increased 2.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +390% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 378
2021 +5.1% 398
2022 +6.8% 425
2023 +12.6% 478
2024 +2.5% 490

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 316 business establishments in ZIP 15224, employing approximately 9,923 people with a combined annual payroll of $700,697,000.

316

Businesses

9,923

Employees

$700.7M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 71 22.5%
Accommodation and food services 64 20.3%
Retail trade 39 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 39 12.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 30 9.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 5.4%
Construction 14 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9 2.9%
Finance and insurance 8 2.5%
Manufacturing 6 1.9%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%
Educational services 5 1.6%
Information 4 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.3%

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 15224 vs 15201 →

ZIP 15224 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 15224 ranks #9 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 15224 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 15224 ranks #5 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
15201 Pittsburgh, PA 12,713 0.9 mi
15232 Pittsburgh, PA 11,374 1.1 mi
15260 Pittsburgh, PA 0 1.5 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 1.5 mi
15206 Pittsburgh, PA 28,615 1.8 mi
15223 Pittsburgh, PA 7,236 2.9 mi
15208 Pittsburgh, PA 10,406 2.5 mi
15217 Pittsburgh, PA 27,220 2.6 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 2.5 mi
15209 Pittsburgh, PA 12,438 2.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15224 in? ▼
ZIP code 15224 (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 15224? ▼
ZIP code 15224 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 10,141 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15224 is $66,993, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15224 is $246,400, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15224 is White at 69.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15224? ▼
ZIP code 15224 has 316 business establishments employing approximately 9,923 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15224 are: Health care and social assistance (71), Accommodation and food services (64), Retail trade (39). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15224 increased by 2.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 390%. 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 15224? ▼
In ZIP code 15224, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.2% 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 15224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15224 is 22.1 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 15224? ▼
In ZIP code 15224, approximately 38.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15224 is 16.7% 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.