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ZIP Code 15243
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,406
- 1,721/sq mi High-density area
- $116,200
- Median income Above-median income area
- $283,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Pittsburgh pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 11%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,721
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15243 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15243 (Pittsburgh, PA) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 236.0 in 2023 to 241.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15243 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 13,406 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 1,721 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15243 skews affluent, with a median household income of $116,200 (49% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,886. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.7% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $283,500 (25% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 85.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,543.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15243 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Pittsburgh, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15243.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
34 establishments
- Construction 18
Construction
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 17
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 15
Accommodation and food services
15 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15243, 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
13,406
Population
7.8
Area (sq mi)
1,721
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15243?
52.9
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
6.9%
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?
$116,200
Median Household Income
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$62,886
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15243 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$116,200 Top 9% higher than 91% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,069housing units
6,069
Total Housing Units
5,730
Occupied Units
339
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$283,500
Median Home Value
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$1,543
Median Rent
1956
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15243 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 182 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 199 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 215 |
| 2023 | +9.8% | 236 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 241 |
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 201 business establishments in ZIP 15243, employing approximately 4,145 people with a combined annual payroll of $283,717,000.
201
Businesses
4,145
Employees
$283.7M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 33.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 34 | 16.9% |
| Construction | 18 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 8.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.0% |
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 15243 vs 15228 →
ZIP 15243 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
23,350 residents
- 15205
Pittsburgh (15205)
21,865 residents
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
20,395 residents
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
18,536 residents
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
17,718 residents
- 15228
Pittsburgh (15228)
17,595 residents
- 15017
Bridgeville (15017)
16,213 residents
- 15234
Pittsburgh (15234)
14,056 residents
- 15226
Pittsburgh (15226)
13,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15243 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15243 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
$153,936 median income
- 15228
Pittsburgh (15228)
$123,681 median income
- 15142
Presto (15142)
$119,667 median income
- 15243
Pittsburgh (15243)
$116,200 median income
- 15017
Bridgeville (15017)
$86,937 median income
- 15216
Pittsburgh (15216)
$80,313 median income
- 15234
Pittsburgh (15234)
$78,366 median income
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
$77,247 median income
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
$75,611 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15243 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15228 | Pittsburgh, PA | 17,595 | 1.5 mi |
| 15241 | Pittsburgh, PA | 20,395 | 2.9 mi |
| 15142 | Presto, PA | 1,163 | 2.7 mi |
| 15234 | Pittsburgh, PA | 14,056 | 2.9 mi |
| 15216 | Pittsburgh, PA | 23,350 | 2.8 mi |
| 15220 | Pittsburgh, PA | 17,718 | 3.3 mi |
| 15106 | Carnegie, PA | 18,536 | 3.3 mi |
| 15226 | Pittsburgh, PA | 13,974 | 3.4 mi |
| 15205 | Pittsburgh, PA | 21,865 | 4.6 mi |
| 15017 | Bridgeville, PA | 16,213 | 3.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15243, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (13,406 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15243 in?
ZIP code 15243 (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 15243?
ZIP code 15243 in Pittsburgh, PA has a population of 13,406 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15243?
The median household income in ZIP 15243 is $116,200, which is 52% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15243?
The median home value in ZIP 15243 is $283,500, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15243?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15243 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15243?
ZIP code 15243 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 4,145 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15243?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15243 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Professional, scientific, and technical services (34), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15243?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15243 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 15243?
In ZIP code 15243, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.8% 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 15243?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15243 is 24.6 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 15243?
In ZIP code 15243, approximately 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15243?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15243 is 4.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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