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Pittsburgh, PA · standard

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
$116,200
Median income
$283,500
Median home value
59.8%
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 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $62,886. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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.

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. To put 15243 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15243?

52.9

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 1.9%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$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

How ZIP 15243 ranks nationally

Pittsburgh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$116,200 Top 11% higher than 89% 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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.8%

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

Owner 85.9%
Renter 14.1%

$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 15243 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 15243 ranks #0 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 15243 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 15243 ranks #4 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
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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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.