ZIP Code 15238
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,162
- Median income
- $116,575
- Median home value
- $491,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 74.8%
- Land area
- 42.4 sq mi
311/sq mi
▲ 53% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 77% vs US
higher than 87% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.4
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ZIP code 15238 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,162. The median household income is $116,575, which is 53% above the national average. Median home value is $491,700, 77% above the US average. 74.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15238 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 42.4 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,162 residents, producing a population density of 311 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 15238 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15238 sits at $116,575 (50% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $85,622. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $491,700 (116% above the state average) with median rent at $1,320 per month, and 76.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15238 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 74.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15238 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 15238
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15238.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
112 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
103 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
63 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 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 15238, 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
13,162
Population
42.4
Area (sq mi)
311
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15238?
47.4
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
10.6%
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?
$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
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?
5,963
Total Housing Units
5,591
Occupied Units
372
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15238 vs 15051 →
| 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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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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