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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 High-density area
$66,582
Median income Near-median income area
$553,700
Median home value Above-median home value
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment

National ZIP placement

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

41st 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.

FHFA HPI release change

What changed in the latest House Price Index year

2023 -> 2024
  • FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15232 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.0 in 2023 to 305.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).

Arithmetic difference between stored FHFA all-transactions ZIP House Price Index annual values - a developmental index from repeat sales and appraisals, not a transaction median, appraisal opinion, or forecast. Thin markets can move sharply.

National HPI changes Year-pair CSV

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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $65,765. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 1.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $553,700 (144% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 27.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,415.

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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15232 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 →

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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

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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 ZIP avg

$65,765

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

19.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15232 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)

$66,582 39th percentile higher than 39% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs

This ZIP $0 $200K+ every Pennsylvania ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 ZIP avg

$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

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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

Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles

Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15232, 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 (11,374 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 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.

ZIP 15232's figures come from ACS 5-Year Estimates, Census ZIP Code Business Patterns, and the FHFA House Price Index. See our methodology for details.

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