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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15239

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

21,024
508/sq mi
$101,045
Median income
$226,900
Median home value
43.7%
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 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
508
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 21,024 residents across 41.4 square miles, a density of 508 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15239 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,045 (30% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,673. The poverty rate stands at 3.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.9%. On housing, the median home value is $226,900 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $1,187 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 32 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 15239 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 15239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15239.

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 15239, 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

21,024

Population

41.4

Area (sq mi)

508

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15239?

43.7

Median Age

52.7%

Male

47.3%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 90.6%
African American 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$101,045

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$48,673

Per Capita Income

3.4%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

31.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15239 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$101,045 Top 18% higher than 82% 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 71.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 43.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,016

Total Housing Units

8,493

Occupied Units

523

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$226,900

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$1,187

Median Rent

1970

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

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15239 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 164
2021 +13.1% 186
2022 +11.2% 207
2023 +5.4% 218
2024 +4.3% 227

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 455 business establishments in ZIP 15239, employing approximately 4,456 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,147,000.

455

Businesses

4,456

Employees

$211.1M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 83 18.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 48 10.6%
Health care and social assistance 43 9.4%
Retail trade 42 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 35 7.7%
Wholesale trade 26 5.7%
Manufacturing 25 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.7%
Finance and insurance 14 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.8%
Information 7 1.5%
Educational services 4 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.7%

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 15239 vs 15146 →

ZIP 15239 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 15239 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 15239 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 15239 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
15146 Monroeville, PA 28,323 4.1 mi
15668 Murrysville, PA 13,139 3.8 mi
15147 Verona, PA 17,395 4.8 mi
15068 New Kensington, PA 38,785 5.5 mi
15235 Pittsburgh, PA 34,580 4.7 mi
15144 Springdale, PA 4,142 5.1 mi
15085 Trafford, PA 7,944 6.8 mi
15140 Pitcairn, PA 3,294 5.6 mi
15615 Ardara, PA 387 8.2 mi
15014 Brackenridge, PA 3,184 8.6 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15239 in? ▼
ZIP code 15239 (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 15239? ▼
ZIP code 15239 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 21,024 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15239 is $101,045, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15239 is $226,900, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15239 is White at 90.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15239? ▼
ZIP code 15239 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 4,456 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15239? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15239 are: Construction (83), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (50), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15239? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15239 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 15239? ▼
In ZIP code 15239, 71.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.7% 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 15239? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15239 is 31.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15239? ▼
In ZIP code 15239, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15239 is 3.4% 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.