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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15241

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

20,395
757/sq mi
$153,936
Median income
$422,700
Median home value
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 19%
home value, US ZIPs
757
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 20,395 residents across 27.0 square miles, a density of 757 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15241 skews affluent, with a median household income of $153,936 (98% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $73,344. Poverty here runs at 2.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. The typical home here is valued at $422,700 (86% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,797 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 72.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15241, plus 6 more within Allegheny County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 15241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15241.

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 15241, 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

20,395

Population

27.0

Area (sq mi)

757

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15241?

43.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 8.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$153,936

Median Household Income

+98% vs state

$73,344

Per Capita Income

2.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15241 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,936 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 72.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,718

Total Housing Units

8,314

Occupied Units

404

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$422,700

Median Home Value

+86% vs state

$1,797

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

240

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+140%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15241 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 173
2021 +9.9% 190
2022 +10.1% 209
2023 +7.8% 226
2024 +6.3% 240

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 684 business establishments in ZIP 15241, employing approximately 8,502 people with a combined annual payroll of $425,224,000.

684

Businesses

8,502

Employees

$425.2M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 122 17.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 102 14.9%
Health care and social assistance 91 13.3%
Finance and insurance 59 8.6%
Other services (except public administration) 50 7.3%
Construction 47 6.9%
Accommodation and food services 46 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 33 4.8%
Wholesale trade 31 4.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 3.1%
Educational services 19 2.8%
Information 17 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.0%
Manufacturing 10 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 6 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 15241 vs 15243 →

ZIP 15241 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 15241 ranks #2 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 15241 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 15241 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
15243 Pittsburgh, PA 13,406 2.9 mi
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 2.5 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 2.5 mi
15055 Lawrence, PA 1,360 2.8 mi
15228 Pittsburgh, PA 17,595 3.3 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 3.9 mi
15142 Presto, PA 1,163 4.2 mi
15031 Cuddy, PA 513 4.3 mi
15367 Venetia, PA 8,731 4.9 mi
15234 Pittsburgh, PA 14,056 4.2 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15241 in? ▼
ZIP code 15241 (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 15241? ▼
ZIP code 15241 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 20,395 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15241 is $153,936, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15241 is $422,700, which is 52% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15241 is White at 86.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15241? ▼
ZIP code 15241 has 684 business establishments employing approximately 8,502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15241 are: Retail trade (122), Professional, scientific, and technical services (102), Health care and social assistance (91). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15241 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 15241? ▼
In ZIP code 15241, 84.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 72.4% 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 15241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15241 is 28.3 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 15241? ▼
In ZIP code 15241, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15241 is 2.3% 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.