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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
$109,895
Median income
$326,700
Median home value
60.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $58,897. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. The typical home here is valued at $326,700 (44% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,384 monthly, and 76.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 15237 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 15237

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15237.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15237?

42.8

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

7.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 1.8%
Asian 6.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.0%

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

What does housing look like?

19,424

Total Housing Units

18,250

Occupied Units

1,174

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$326,700

Median Home Value

+44% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15237 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 15237 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 15237 ranks #2 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.