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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15232

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

11,374
5,525/sq mi
$66,582
Median income
$553,700
Median home value
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 11%
home value, US ZIPs
5,525
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15232 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,374 residents across 2.1 square miles, a density of 5,525 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15232 reports a modest median household income of $66,582 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $65,765. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. Housing costs here run $553,700 for a typical home value (144% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,415 a month; 27.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15232 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15232.

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 15232, 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

11,374

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

5,525

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15232?

29.4

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

20.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.1%
African American 6.1%
Asian 16.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$66,582

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$65,765

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15232 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,582 41st percentile higher than 41% 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 89.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.9%

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

What does housing look like?

6,925

Total Housing Units

6,082

Occupied Units

843

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 27.6%
Renter 72.4%

$553,700

Median Home Value

+144% vs state

$1,415

Median Rent

1952

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

+9.2%

YoY Change (2024)

306

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+206%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15232 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +206% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.7% 248
2021 +5.3% 261
2022 +7.8% 282
2023 -0.6% 280
2024 +9.2% 306

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 364 business establishments in ZIP 15232, employing approximately 9,173 people with a combined annual payroll of $620,334,000.

364

Businesses

9,173

Employees

$620.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 93 25.6%
Retail trade 61 16.8%
Other services (except public administration) 57 15.7%
Accommodation and food services 43 11.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 11.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 5.5%
Finance and insurance 12 3.3%
Educational services 10 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 1.6%
Wholesale trade 3 0.8%
Information 3 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 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

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ZIP 15232 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 15232 ranks #6 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 15232 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 15232 ranks #6 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
15224 Pittsburgh, PA 10,141 1.1 mi
15260 Pittsburgh, PA 0 1.3 mi
15213 Pittsburgh, PA 30,844 1.4 mi
15217 Pittsburgh, PA 27,220 1.6 mi
15208 Pittsburgh, PA 10,406 1.7 mi
15206 Pittsburgh, PA 28,615 1.7 mi
15201 Pittsburgh, PA 12,713 1.9 mi
15207 Pittsburgh, PA 11,268 3.6 mi
15219 Pittsburgh, PA 16,696 2.8 mi
15222 Pittsburgh, PA 3,294 3.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15232 in? ▼
ZIP code 15232 (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 15232? ▼
ZIP code 15232 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 11,374 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15232 is $66,582, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15232 is $553,700, which is 99% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15232 is White at 69.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15232? ▼
ZIP code 15232 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 9,173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15232 are: Health care and social assistance (93), Retail trade (61), Other services (except public administration) (57). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15232 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 206%. 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 15232? ▼
In ZIP code 15232, 89.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.9% 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 15232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15232 is 19.6 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 15232? ▼
In ZIP code 15232, approximately 27.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 72.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15232 is 16.3% 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.