ZIP Code 15229
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,825
- Median income
- $90,703
- Median home value
- $243,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.8%
- Land area
- 10.5 sq mi
1,320/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.2
New York
ZIP code 15229 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,825. The median household income is $90,703, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $243,500, 12% below the US average. 47.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15229 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,825 residents, producing a population density of 1,320 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 15229 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15229 sits at $90,703 (16% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,548. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $243,500 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,173 per month, and 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15229 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15229 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 15229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15229.
- Construction
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15229, 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
13,825
Population
10.5
Area (sq mi)
1,320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15229?
38.2
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
4.6%
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?
$90,703
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$45,548
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,556
Total Housing Units
6,390
Occupied Units
166
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$243,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,173
Median Rent
1959
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
+8.1%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15229 have increased 8.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 183 |
| 2021 | +10.2% | 201 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 220 |
| 2023 | +3.3% | 228 |
| 2024 | +8.1% | 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 246 business establishments in ZIP 15229, employing approximately 1,991 people with a combined annual payroll of $92,689,000.
246
Businesses
1,991
Employees
$92.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 37 | 15.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 34 | 13.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 5 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
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 15229 vs 15237 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15237 | Pittsburgh, PA | 41,895 | 2.0 mi |
| 15202 | Pittsburgh, PA | 19,685 | 2.0 mi |
| 15214 | Pittsburgh, PA | 14,352 | 2.6 mi |
| 15233 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4,451 | 4.1 mi |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,895 | 3.8 mi |
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 15209 | Pittsburgh, PA | 12,438 | 3.6 mi |
| 15204 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8,329 | 4.6 mi |
| 15225 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1,084 | 4.0 mi |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 7,236 | 4.5 mi |
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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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