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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15228

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

17,595
2,163/sq mi
$123,681
Median income
$383,700
Median home value
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 8%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2,163
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15228 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15228 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 17,595 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 2,163 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15228 skews affluent, with a median household income of $123,681 (59% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $70,685. Poverty here runs at 5.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. The typical home here is valued at $383,700 (69% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,194 monthly, and 68.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 15228 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15228.

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 15228, 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

17,595

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

2,163

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15228?

40.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

8.2%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 1.3%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$123,681

Median Household Income

+59% vs state

$70,685

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15228 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$123,681 Top 8% higher than 92% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.2%

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

What does housing look like?

7,835

Total Housing Units

7,389

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.6%
Renter 31.4%

$383,700

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$1,194

Median Rent

1950

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

+7.9%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15228 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 197
2021 +8.3% 214
2022 +8.3% 231
2023 +6.3% 246
2024 +7.9% 266

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 436 business establishments in ZIP 15228, employing approximately 3,247 people with a combined annual payroll of $135,322,000.

436

Businesses

3,247

Employees

$135.3M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 83 19.0%
Health care and social assistance 70 16.1%
Accommodation and food services 52 11.9%
Retail trade 47 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 45 10.3%
Construction 25 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 25 5.7%
Finance and insurance 21 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.4%
Wholesale trade 11 2.5%
Educational services 11 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.5%
Information 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 0.7%

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 15228 vs 15234 →

ZIP 15228 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 15228 ranks #7 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 15228 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 15228 ranks #2 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
15234 Pittsburgh, PA 14,056 1.4 mi
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 1.5 mi
15216 Pittsburgh, PA 23,350 2.3 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 3.4 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 2.3 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 3.4 mi
15241 Pittsburgh, PA 20,395 3.3 mi
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 3.9 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 4.4 mi
15236 Pittsburgh, PA 29,724 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15228 in? ▼
ZIP code 15228 (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 15228? ▼
ZIP code 15228 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 17,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15228? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15228 is $123,681, which is 62% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15228? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15228 is $383,700, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15228? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15228 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15228? ▼
ZIP code 15228 has 436 business establishments employing approximately 3,247 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15228? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15228 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (83), Health care and social assistance (70), Accommodation and food services (52). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15228? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15228 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 15228? ▼
In ZIP code 15228, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.2% 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 15228? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15228 is 24.9 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 15228? ▼
In ZIP code 15228, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15228? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15228 is 5.3% 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.