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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15235

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

34,580
911/sq mi
$67,240
Median income
$151,800
Median home value
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
911
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15235 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 34,580 residents across 38.0 square miles, a density of 911 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15235 reports a modest median household income of $67,240 (14% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,268. Poverty here runs at 12.6%, with unemployment measured at 6.8%. On housing, the median home value is $151,800 (33% below the state average) with median rent at $1,093 per month, and 74.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15235, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 15235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15235.

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 15235, 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

34,580

Population

38.0

Area (sq mi)

911

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15235?

43.8

Median Age

44.2%

Male

55.8%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 52.6%
African American 37.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$67,240

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$41,268

Per Capita Income

12.6%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15235 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,240 42nd percentile higher than 42% 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 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.8%

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

What does housing look like?

16,838

Total Housing Units

15,359

Occupied Units

1,479

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.8%
Renter 25.2%

$151,800

Median Home Value

-33% vs state

$1,093

Median Rent

1958

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

+0.1%

YoY Change (2024)

223

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+123%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15235 have increased 0.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 152
2021 +15.3% 176
2022 +15.4% 203
2023 +10.0% 223
2024 +0.1% 223

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 748 business establishments in ZIP 15235, employing approximately 9,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $459,394,000.

748

Businesses

9,999

Employees

$459.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 171 22.9%
Retail trade 93 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 85 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 69 9.2%
Construction 67 9.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 62 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.2%
Finance and insurance 41 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 34 4.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 2.0%
Manufacturing 14 1.9%
Wholesale trade 14 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.3%
Information 8 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.5%

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 15235 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 15235 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15235 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 15235 ranks #3 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
15147 Verona, PA 17,395 2.6 mi
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 3.1 mi
15221 Pittsburgh, PA 31,060 2.9 mi
15112 East Pittsburgh, PA 3,292 3.9 mi
15139 Oakmont, PA 6,307 4.3 mi
15208 Pittsburgh, PA 10,406 4.1 mi
15035 East Mc Keesport, PA 2,129 5.2 mi
15148 Wilmerding, PA 2,814 4.8 mi
15137 North Versailles, PA 10,228 5.7 mi
15146 Monroeville, PA 28,323 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15235 in? ▼
ZIP code 15235 (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 15235? ▼
ZIP code 15235 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 34,580 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15235 is $67,240, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15235 is $151,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15235 is White at 52.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15235? ▼
ZIP code 15235 has 748 business establishments employing approximately 9,999 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15235 are: Health care and social assistance (171), Retail trade (93), Other services (except public administration) (85). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15235 increased by 0.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 15235? ▼
In ZIP code 15235, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.8% 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 15235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15235 is 27.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15235? ▼
In ZIP code 15235, approximately 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15235 is 12.6% 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.