ZIP Code 15236
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 29,724
- Median income
- $90,767
- Median home value
- $233,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.2%
- Land area
- 28.8 sq mi
1,034/sq mi
▲ 19% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.6
New York
ZIP code 15236 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 29,724. The median household income is $90,767, which is 19% above the national average. Median home value is $233,400, 16% below the US average. 41.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15236 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 29,724 residents, producing a population density of 1,034 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15236 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15236 sits at $90,767 (17% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,657. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate 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 direct signal of whether 15236 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15236 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15236
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15236.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
129 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
109 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
101 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
71 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 15236?
43.6
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
11.2%
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?
$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
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?
14,228
Total Housing Units
13,405
Occupied Units
823
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15236 vs 15227 →
| 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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