US ZIP Code
15235

Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

● Active
👥 33,811 Population ↓ 2% since 2019
💰 $62,292 Median HH Income
▼ 18% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
🎂 44.5 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🏠 $132,800 Median Home Value
▼ 52% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019
🎓 46.3% College Grads
▲ 19% above avg
📊 5.6% Unemployment
▲ 13% above avg ↓ 7% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code15235
CityPittsburgh
StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyAllegheny County
Area Code412
Elevation1,168 ft
Latitude40.459625
Longitude-79.821992
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS42003
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 44.2% (14,951) Female 55.8% (18,860) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 51%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 39.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 5.6%Race
White51.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black39.7%
Asian0.5%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.17
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads46.3% ▲ 19% above avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma155 (0.7%)
HS Graduate6,635 (27.8%)
Some College2,930 (12.3%)
Associates3,093 (13%)
Bachelors2,666 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree8,367 (35.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 13%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 35.1%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates13.0%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate35.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–100k
20%
$100k–150k
31%
$150k–200k
21%
$200k–300k
16%
$300k–500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,292 ▼ 18% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019
Median Home Value$132,800 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,048/mo ↑ 16% since 2019
Total Units16,942
Vacant Units1,352
Avg HH Size2.17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–50k
17%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
18%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
7%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
35%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
53%

Summary

Total Units16,942
Vacant1,352
Owner Occupied73.2%
Renter Occupied26.8%
Avg HH Size2.17
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 15235 is in Pittsburgh, PA, in Allegheny County.
ZIP code 15235 is located in Pennsylvania (PA).
ZIP code 15235 is in Allegheny County, PA.
ZIP 15235 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 15235 is 33,811 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 15235 is $62,292 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 15235 is $132,800 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 15235

ZIP code 15235 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. With a population of 33,811, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 15235 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $62,292 is below the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 15235 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $132,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,048 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 73.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.

The population of 15235 is majority White (51.01%). Residents are well-educated — 46.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.2%. Household income has grown by 7% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 15235 stands at 5.6%, which is near the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 68%.

Overall, ZIP code 15235 in Pittsburgh, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 33,811 residents, a median household income of $62,292, and a median home value of $132,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.