ZIP Code 15232

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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
11,374

5,525/sq mi

Median income
$66,582

▼ 13% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$553,700

▲ 99% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
81.9%

Median age 29.4

Land area
2.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 15232 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,374. The median household income is $66,582, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $553,700, 99% above the US average. 81.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,374 residents, producing a population density of 5,525 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 15232 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15232 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $553,700 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $1,415 per month, and 27.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.4, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15232 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 15232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,374

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

5,525

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15232 vs 15224 →

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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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.

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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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