| ZIP Code | 15212 |
|---|---|
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area Code | 412 |
| Elevation | 1,076 ft |
| Latitude | 40.45712 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -79.994555 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.94 |
| Below Poverty | 18.7% ▲ 87% above avg |
| College Grads | 48.8% ▲ 26% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.9% ▲ 20% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 201 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,193 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 2,537 (12.8%) |
| Associates | 2,187 (11.1%) |
| Bachelors | 2,195 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,456 (37.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,712 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 31% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,200 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,114/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 15,937 |
| Vacant Units | 1,904 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 15,937 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,904 |
| Owner Occupied | 49.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.94 |
ZIP code 15212 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. With a population of 27,600, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.9 years. Economically, 15212 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,712 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15212 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $167,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,114 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (49.1%) and renters (50.9%). Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 15212 is majority White (61.53%). Residents are well-educated — 48.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.7%. Household income has grown by 31% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15212 stands at 5.9%, which is above the national average. About 21% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 49%.
Overall, ZIP code 15212 in Pittsburgh, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 27,600 residents, a median household income of $61,712, and a median home value of $167,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.