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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15238

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

13,162
311/sq mi
$116,575
Median income
$491,700
Median home value
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 11%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 13%
home value, US ZIPs
311
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15238 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15238 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,162 residents across 42.4 square miles, a density of 311 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15238 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,575 (50% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $85,622. Poverty here runs at 6.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. Median home value sits at $491,700 (116% above the state average), median rent at $1,320 a month, and owner-occupancy at 76.2%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15238 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15238

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15238.

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 15238, 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

13,162

Population

42.4

Area (sq mi)

311

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15238?

47.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

10.6%

Foreign-Born

White 87.5%
African American 1.5%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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?

$116,575

Median Household Income

+50% vs state

$85,622

Per Capita Income

6.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15238 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,575 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 84.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 74.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,963

Total Housing Units

5,591

Occupied Units

372

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.2%
Renter 23.8%

$491,700

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$1,320

Median Rent

1972

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)

228

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+128%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15238 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +128% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.9% 171
2021 +9.2% 186
2022 +14.2% 213
2023 +1.3% 215
2024 +5.8% 228

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 759 business establishments in ZIP 15238, employing approximately 22,426 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,714,899,000.

759

Businesses

22,426

Employees

$1.7B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 112 14.8%
Health care and social assistance 103 13.6%
Accommodation and food services 84 11.1%
Other services (except public administration) 63 8.3%
Retail trade 60 7.9%
Wholesale trade 53 7.0%
Finance and insurance 46 6.1%
Manufacturing 43 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 5.0%
Construction 37 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 2.5%
Information 14 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.7%
Educational services 12 1.6%

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 15238 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 15238 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15238 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 15238 ranks the highest 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
15051 Indianola, PA 461 2.0 mi
15139 Oakmont, PA 6,307 2.6 mi
15215 Pittsburgh, PA 12,615 2.7 mi
15116 Glenshaw, PA 14,427 3.7 mi
15024 Cheswick, PA 9,029 3.6 mi
15147 Verona, PA 17,395 3.8 mi
15206 Pittsburgh, PA 28,615 4.6 mi
15049 Harwick, PA 895 4.2 mi
15208 Pittsburgh, PA 10,406 5.7 mi
15223 Pittsburgh, PA 7,236 4.3 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15238 in? ▼
ZIP code 15238 (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 15238? ▼
ZIP code 15238 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 13,162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15238? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15238 is $116,575, which is 53% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15238? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15238 is $491,700, which is 77% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15238? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15238 is White at 87.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15238? ▼
ZIP code 15238 has 759 business establishments employing approximately 22,426 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15238? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15238 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (112), Health care and social assistance (103), Accommodation and food services (84). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15238? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15238 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 128%. 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 15238? ▼
In ZIP code 15238, 84.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 74.8% 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 15238? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15238 is 25.2 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 15238? ▼
In ZIP code 15238, approximately 76.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15238? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15238 is 6.3% 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.