Pittsburgh, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15237
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,895
- 668/sq mi High-density area
- $109,895
- Median income Above-median income area
- $326,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 668
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15237 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 15237 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 238.2 in 2023 to 251.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15237 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 41,895 residents across 62.7 square miles, a density of 668 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15237 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $109,895 (41% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $58,897. The poverty rate is 4.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $326,700 (44% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 76.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,384.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15237 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 15237
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15237.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
323 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
220 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
172 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
141 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 15237, 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
41,895
Population
62.7
Area (sq mi)
668
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15237?
42.8
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
7.9%
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?
$109,895
Median Household Income
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$58,897
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15237 ranks nationally
Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$109,895 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,424housing units
19,424
Total Housing Units
18,250
Occupied Units
1,174
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$326,700
Median Home Value
+44% vs state ZIP avg
$1,384
Median Rent
1971
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
+5.8%
YoY Change (2024)
252
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+152%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15237 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +152% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.1% | 187 |
| 2021 | +8.9% | 204 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 227 |
| 2023 | +5.1% | 238 |
| 2024 | +5.8% | 252 |
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 1,605 business establishments in ZIP 15237, employing approximately 24,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,212,830,000.
1,605
Businesses
24,830
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 323 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 220 | 13.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 181 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 172 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 141 | 8.8% |
| Construction | 135 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 121 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 75 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 52 | 3.2% |
| Information | 27 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 27 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 0.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 0.6% |
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 15237 vs 15229 →
ZIP 15237 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
41,895 residents
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
21,202 residents
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
19,685 residents
- 15116 14,427
Glenshaw (15116)
14,427 residents
- 15214 14,352
Pittsburgh (15214)
14,352 residents
- 15229 13,825
Pittsburgh (15229)
13,825 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 15237 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15237 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
$160,576 median income
- 15237
Pittsburgh (15237)
$109,895 median income
- 15116
Glenshaw (15116)
$94,352 median income
- 15229
Pittsburgh (15229)
$90,703 median income
- 15233
Pittsburgh (15233)
$78,750 median income
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
$68,287 median income
- 15212 $64,077
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15214 $61,645
Pittsburgh (15214)
$61,645 median income
- 15225 $61,094
Pittsburgh (15225)
$61,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15237 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15229 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,825 | 2.0 mi |
| 15202 | Pittsburgh, PA | 19,685 | 3.2 mi |
| 15214 | Pittsburgh, PA | 14,352 | 4.7 mi |
| 15090 | Wexford, PA | 21,202 | 5.4 mi |
| 15233 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4,451 | 6.1 mi |
| 15204 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8,329 | 6.5 mi |
| 15225 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1,084 | 4.5 mi |
| 15116 | Glenshaw, PA | 14,427 | 5.1 mi |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,895 | 5.8 mi |
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15237, 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 (41,895 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 15237 in?
ZIP code 15237 (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 15237?
ZIP code 15237 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 41,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15237?
The median household income in ZIP 15237 is $109,895, which is 44% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15237?
The median home value in ZIP 15237 is $326,700, which is 17% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15237?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15237 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15237?
ZIP code 15237 has 1,605 business establishments employing approximately 24,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15237?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15237 are: Retail trade (323), Health care and social assistance (220), Professional, scientific, and technical services (181). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15237?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15237 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 152%. 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 15237?
In ZIP code 15237, 79.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.0% 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 15237?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15237 is 24.7 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 15237?
In ZIP code 15237, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15237?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15237 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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