ZIP Code 15225

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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,084

273/sq mi

Median income
$61,094

▼ 20% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$170,900

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.5%

Median age 43.4

Land area
4.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 15225 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,084. The median household income is $61,094, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $170,900, 39% below the US average. 30.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,084 residents, producing a population density of 273 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 15225 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15225 sits at $61,094 (22% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,042. The poverty rate stands at 13.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $170,900 (25% below the state average) with median rent at $941 per month, and 52.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15225 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 15225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15225.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15225, 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

1,084

Population

4.0

Area (sq mi)

273

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15225?

43.4

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$61,094

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$42,042

Per Capita Income

13.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.5%

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

What does housing look like?

614

Total Housing Units

594

Occupied Units

20

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.9%
Renter 47.1%

$170,900

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1949

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 100 business establishments in ZIP 15225, employing approximately 2,887 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,952,000.

100

Businesses

2,887

Employees

$216.0M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 26 26.0%
Transportation and warehousing 18 18.0%
Manufacturing 10 10.0%
Construction 9 9.0%
Retail trade 7 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 5.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 5.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
15202 Pittsburgh, PA 19,685 2.3 mi
15136 Mc Kees Rocks, PA 21,849 2.7 mi
15205 Pittsburgh, PA 21,865 4.8 mi
15229 Pittsburgh, PA 13,825 4.0 mi
15108 Coraopolis, PA 40,153 4.6 mi
15106 Carnegie, PA 18,536 6.6 mi
15204 Pittsburgh, PA 8,329 4.4 mi
15143 Sewickley, PA 19,660 5.0 mi
15237 Pittsburgh, PA 41,895 4.5 mi
15214 Pittsburgh, PA 14,352 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15225 in?
ZIP code 15225 (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 15225?
ZIP code 15225 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 1,084 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15225?
The median household income in ZIP 15225 is $61,094, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15225?
The median home value in ZIP 15225 is $170,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15225 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15225?
ZIP code 15225 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 2,887 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15225 are: Wholesale trade (26), Transportation and warehousing (18), Manufacturing (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15225?
In ZIP code 15225, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15225?
In ZIP code 15225, approximately 52.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15225 is 13.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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