Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15233
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,451
- 1,380/sq mi High-density area
- $78,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $352,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 40%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 26%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,380
- people per sq mi
- 46%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15233 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 15233 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +9.0% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 15233 covers 3.2 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,451 residents on file, a density of 1,380 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15233 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,750 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $57,210. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $352,000 (55% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), with only 45.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,144.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15233 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 15233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15233.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 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 15233, 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
4,451
Population
3.2
Area (sq mi)
1,380
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15233?
35.4
Median Age
58.7%
Male
41.3%
Female
1.5%
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?
$78,750
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$57,210
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15233 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)
$78,750 Top 37% higher than 63% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,635housing units
1,635
Total Housing Units
1,289
Occupied Units
346
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$352,000
Median Home Value
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 254 business establishments in ZIP 15233, employing approximately 6,678 people with a combined annual payroll of $503,153,000.
254
Businesses
6,678
Employees
$503.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 7.1% |
| Construction | 17 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 5.9% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Educational services | 8 | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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 15233 vs 15290 →
ZIP 15233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
23,350 residents
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
17,718 residents
- 15219
Pittsburgh (15219)
16,696 residents
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
14,352 residents
- 15229
Pittsburgh (15229)
13,825 residents
- 15211 11,081
Pittsburgh (15211)
11,081 residents
- 15204 8,329
Pittsburgh (15204)
8,329 residents
- 15233 4,451
Pittsburgh (15233)
4,451 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15233 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15222
Pittsburgh (15222)
$114,167 median income
- 15229
Pittsburgh (15229)
$90,703 median income
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
$80,313 median income
- 15211
Pittsburgh (15211)
$79,758 median income
- 15233
Pittsburgh (15233)
$78,750 median income
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
$75,611 median income
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15214
Pittsburgh (15214)
$61,645 median income
- 15204
Pittsburgh (15204)
$59,420 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15233 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 0.9 mi |
| 15204 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8,329 | 1.4 mi |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,895 | 1.6 mi |
| 15214 | Pittsburgh, PA | 14,352 | 2.1 mi |
| 15211 | Pittsburgh, PA | 11,081 | 2.3 mi |
| 15222 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3,294 | 2.4 mi |
| 15220 | Pittsburgh, PA | 17,718 | 2.9 mi |
| 15216 | Pittsburgh, PA | 23,350 | 4.0 mi |
| 15229 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,825 | 4.1 mi |
| 15219 | Pittsburgh, PA | 16,696 | 3.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15233, 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 (4,451 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 15233 in?
ZIP code 15233 (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 15233?
ZIP code 15233 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 4,451 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15233?
The median household income in ZIP 15233 is $78,750, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15233?
The median home value in ZIP 15233 is $352,000, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15233 is White at 51.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15233?
ZIP code 15233 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 6,678 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15233 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Wholesale trade (35), Health care and social assistance (24). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15233?
In ZIP code 15233, 77.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 15233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15233 is 18.9 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 15233?
In ZIP code 15233, approximately 45.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 54.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15233 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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