ZIP Code 15224
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 10,141
- Median income
- $66,993
- Median home value
- $246,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 56.2%
- Land area
- 2.6 sq mi
3,891/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
New York
ZIP code 15224 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 10,141. The median household income is $66,993, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $246,400, 11% below the US average. 56.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.6 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 10,141 residents, producing a population density of 3,891 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 15224 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15224 sits at $66,993 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,979. The poverty rate stands at 16.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $246,400 (8% above the state average) with median rent at $1,251 per month, and 38.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 15224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,979
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 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?
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
$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 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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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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