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 High-density area
- $123,681
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15228 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 246.2 in 2023 to 265.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $70,685. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.3% and unemployment is 3.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $383,700 (69% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 68.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,194.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15228 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 15228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15228.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
70 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15228?
40.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
8.2%
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?
$123,681
Median Household Income
+59% vs state ZIP avg
$70,685
Per Capita Income
5.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15228 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)
$123,681 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,835housing units
7,835
Total Housing Units
7,389
Occupied Units
446
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,700
Median Home Value
+69% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15236
Pittsburgh (15236)
29,724 residents
- 15102
Bethel Park (15102)
29,529 residents
- 15227
Pittsburgh (15227)
28,156 residents
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
23,350 residents
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
20,395 residents
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
17,718 residents
- 15228
Pittsburgh (15228)
17,595 residents
- 15234
Pittsburgh (15234)
14,056 residents
- 15226
Pittsburgh (15226)
13,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15228 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
$153,936 median income
- 15228
Pittsburgh (15228)
$123,681 median income
- 15243
Pittsburgh (15243)
$116,200 median income
- 15102
Bethel Park (15102)
$108,966 median income
- 15236
Pittsburgh (15236)
$90,767 median income
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
$80,313 median income
- 15211
Pittsburgh (15211)
$79,758 median income
- 15234
Pittsburgh (15234)
$78,366 median income
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
$75,611 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15228, 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 (17,595 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 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.
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