ZIP Code 15243
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Pittsburgh · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 13,406
- Median income
- $116,200
- Median home value
- $283,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 59.8%
- Land area
- 7.8 sq mi
1,721/sq mi
▲ 52% vs US
higher than 89% of US ZIPs
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 64% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.9
New York
ZIP code 15243 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has a population of 13,406. The median household income is $116,200, which is 52% above the national average. Median home value is $283,500, 2% above the US average. 59.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.8 square miles in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 13,406 residents, producing a population density of 1,721 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 15243 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15243 sits at $116,200 (49% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $62,886. The poverty rate stands at 4.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $283,500 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,543 per month, and 85.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, 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 15243 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 15243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$62,886
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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