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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15236

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

29,724
1,034/sq mi
$90,767
Median income
$233,400
Median home value
41.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
1,034
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15236 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15236 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 29,724 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 1,034 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15236 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,767 (17% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,657. Poverty here runs at 7.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $233,400 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,148 per month, and 77.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15236, 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 15236

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15236.

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 15236, 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

29,724

Population

28.8

Area (sq mi)

1,034

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15236?

43.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

11.2%

Foreign-Born

White 82.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$90,767

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$45,657

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15236 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$90,767 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,228

Total Housing Units

13,405

Occupied Units

823

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.5%
Renter 22.5%

$233,400

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,148

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

+2.6%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15236 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 181
2021 +9.3% 198
2022 +13.8% 225
2023 +5.0% 237
2024 +2.6% 243

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 776 business establishments in ZIP 15236, employing approximately 14,397 people with a combined annual payroll of $724,610,000.

776

Businesses

14,397

Employees

$724.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 129 16.6%
Retail trade 109 14.1%
Other services (except public administration) 101 13.0%
Construction 76 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 71 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 63 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 7.0%
Finance and insurance 52 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 3.6%
Wholesale trade 24 3.1%
Manufacturing 17 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 16 2.1%
Educational services 11 1.4%
Information 10 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.2%
Utilities 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 15236 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 15236 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 15236 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 15236 ranks #4 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
15227 Pittsburgh, PA 28,156 2.0 mi
15234 Pittsburgh, PA 14,056 2.6 mi
15210 Pittsburgh, PA 25,954 4.1 mi
15129 South Park, PA 10,920 3.9 mi
15203 Pittsburgh, PA 9,949 5.4 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 3.8 mi
15226 Pittsburgh, PA 13,974 3.9 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 3.7 mi
15034 Dravosburg, PA 1,792 4.5 mi
15228 Pittsburgh, PA 17,595 4.0 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15236 in? ▼
ZIP code 15236 (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 15236? ▼
ZIP code 15236 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 29,724 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15236? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15236 is $90,767, which is 19% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15236? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15236 is $233,400, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15236? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15236 is White at 82.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15236? ▼
ZIP code 15236 has 776 business establishments employing approximately 14,397 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15236? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15236 are: Health care and social assistance (129), Retail trade (109), Other services (except public administration) (101). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15236? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15236 increased by 2.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 15236? ▼
In ZIP code 15236, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.2% 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 15236? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15236 is 26.4 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 15236? ▼
In ZIP code 15236, approximately 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15236? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15236 is 7.7% 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.