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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 High-density area
- $66,993
- Median income Near-median income area
- $246,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15224 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +2.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 478.3 in 2023 to 490.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,979. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 6.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $246,400 (8% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,251; 38.8% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15224 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 15224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15224.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15224?
34.3
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
8.7%
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?
$66,993
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$47,979
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15224 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)
$66,993 40th percentile higher than 40% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,409housing units
6,409
Total Housing Units
5,470
Occupied Units
939
Vacant Units
1.89
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$246,400
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15213
Pittsburgh (15213)
30,844 residents
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
28,615 residents
- 15217
Pittsburgh (15217)
27,220 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
12,713 residents
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
12,438 residents
- 15232 11,374
Pittsburgh (15232)
11,374 residents
- 15208 10,406
Pittsburgh (15208)
10,406 residents
- 15224 10,141
Pittsburgh (15224)
10,141 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15224 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15224 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
- 15201
Pittsburgh (15201)
$93,231 median income
- 15209
Pittsburgh (15209)
$85,542 median income
- 15206
Pittsburgh (15206)
$72,920 median income
- 15224
Pittsburgh (15224)
$66,993 median income
- 15232
Pittsburgh (15232)
$66,582 median income
- 15208
Pittsburgh (15208)
$63,086 median income
- 15223
Pittsburgh (15223)
$61,083 median income
- 15219 $34,897
Pittsburgh (15219)
$34,897 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15224, 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 (10,141 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 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.
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