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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15234

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

14,056
1,714/sq mi
$78,366
Median income
$206,600
Median home value
40.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Pittsburgh pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 40%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,714
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15234 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15234 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 14,056 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 1,714 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15234 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,366 (1% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,154. Poverty here runs at 7.3%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. Housing costs here run $206,600 for a typical home value (9% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,142 a month; 70.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 15234 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15234

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15234.

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 15234, 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

14,056

Population

8.2

Area (sq mi)

1,714

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15234?

40.8

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 2.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$78,366

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$45,154

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15234 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,366 Top 40% higher than 60% 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 64.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.4%

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

What does housing look like?

6,664

Total Housing Units

6,147

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.5%
Renter 29.5%

$206,600

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,142

Median Rent

1955

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

245

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+145%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15234 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +145% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 186
2021 +9.3% 204
2022 +10.6% 225
2023 +2.7% 231
2024 +6.2% 245

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 395 business establishments in ZIP 15234, employing approximately 3,532 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,029,000.

395

Businesses

3,532

Employees

$155.0M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 58 14.7%
Retail trade 56 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 56 14.2%
Construction 47 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 34 8.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 31 7.8%
Finance and insurance 26 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.6%
Wholesale trade 13 3.3%
Educational services 11 2.8%
Manufacturing 10 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 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 15234 vs 15228 →

ZIP 15234 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 15234 ranks #8 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 15234 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 15234 ranks #7 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
15228 Pittsburgh, PA 17,595 1.4 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 1.9 mi
15216 Pittsburgh, PA 23,350 2.5 mi
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 2.5 mi
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 2.9 mi
15236 Pittsburgh, PA 29,724 2.6 mi
15211 Pittsburgh, PA 11,081 4.3 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 3.4 mi
15210 Pittsburgh, PA 25,954 3.2 mi
15220 Pittsburgh, PA 17,718 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15234 in? ▼
ZIP code 15234 (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 15234? ▼
ZIP code 15234 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 14,056 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15234? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15234 is $78,366, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15234? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15234 is $206,600, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15234? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15234 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15234? ▼
ZIP code 15234 has 395 business establishments employing approximately 3,532 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15234? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15234 are: Other services (except public administration) (58), Retail trade (56), Health care and social assistance (56). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15234? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15234 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 145%. 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 15234? ▼
In ZIP code 15234, 64.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.4% 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 15234? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15234 is 25.2 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 15234? ▼
In ZIP code 15234, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15234? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15234 is 7.3% 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.