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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15227

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

28,156
1,760/sq mi
$75,448
Median income
$185,100
Median home value
35.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,760
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 28,156 residents across 16.0 square miles, a density of 1,760 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15227 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,448 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,885. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $185,100 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $865 monthly, and 72.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15227, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the 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 15227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15227.

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 15227, 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

28,156

Population

16.0

Area (sq mi)

1,760

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15227?

40.4

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 8.1%
Asian 7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

$75,448

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$41,885

Per Capita Income

11.4%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15227 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,448 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 66.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.2%

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

What does housing look like?

13,821

Total Housing Units

12,654

Occupied Units

1,167

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$185,100

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$865

Median Rent

1954

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

+4.7%

YoY Change (2024)

246

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+146%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15227 have increased 4.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 183
2021 +9.2% 200
2022 +9.7% 219
2023 +7.0% 235
2024 +4.7% 246

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 400 business establishments in ZIP 15227, employing approximately 4,199 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,543,000.

400

Businesses

4,199

Employees

$181.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 67 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 65 16.3%
Construction 52 13.0%
Other services (except public administration) 47 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 44 11.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 10.5%
Finance and insurance 26 6.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 4.5%
Information 12 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 2.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 15227 vs 15236 →

ZIP 15227 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 15227 ranks #3 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 15227 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 15227 ranks #4 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
15236 Pittsburgh, PA 29,724 2.0 mi
15210 Pittsburgh, PA 25,954 2.3 mi
15234 Pittsburgh, PA 14,056 2.5 mi
15203 Pittsburgh, PA 9,949 3.5 mi
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 2.6 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 2.6 mi
15228 Pittsburgh, PA 17,595 3.9 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 4.6 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 3.6 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 4.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

15237 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 41,895
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Coraopolis, PA
Pop: 40,153
15235 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 34,580
15221 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 31,060
15213 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 30,844
15236 standard
Pittsburgh, PA
Pop: 29,724

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15227 in? ▼
ZIP code 15227 (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 15227? ▼
ZIP code 15227 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 28,156 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15227 is $75,448, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15227 is $185,100, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15227 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15227? ▼
ZIP code 15227 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 4,199 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15227 are: Retail trade (67), Health care and social assistance (65), Construction (52). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15227 increased by 4.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. 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 15227? ▼
In ZIP code 15227, 66.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.2% 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 15227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15227 is 29.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15227? ▼
In ZIP code 15227, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15227 is 11.4% 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.