Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15225
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,084
- 273/sq mi High-density area
- $61,094
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 273
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15225 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15225 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,084 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 273 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15225 reports a modest median household income of $61,094 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,042. The poverty rate is 13.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $170,900 (25% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $941; owner occupancy is 52.9%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15225 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 15225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15225.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Retail trade 7
Retail trade
7 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 15225, 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
1,084
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
273
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15225?
43.4
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
3.5%
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?
$61,094
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$42,042
Per Capita Income
13.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15225 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)
$61,094 27th percentile higher than 27% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania 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
614housing units
614
Total Housing Units
594
Occupied Units
20
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,900
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15225 vs 15202 →
ZIP 15225 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
41,895 residents
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
40,153 residents
- 15205
Pittsburgh (15205)
21,865 residents
- 15136
Mc Kees Rocks (15136)
21,849 residents
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
19,685 residents
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
19,660 residents
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
18,536 residents
- 15214 14,352
Pittsburgh (15214)
14,352 residents
- 15229 13,825
Pittsburgh (15229)
13,825 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15225 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
$132,674 median income
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
$109,895 median income
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
$100,859 median income
- 15229
Pittsburgh (15229)
$90,703 median income
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
$77,247 median income
- 15205
Pittsburgh (15205)
$70,991 median income
- 15136
Mc Kees Rocks (15136)
$69,099 median income
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
$68,287 median income
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
$61,645 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15225 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15225, 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 (1,084 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 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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