City

East Pittsburgh, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,345Population
💰$47,298Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$89,100Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓34.7%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 21% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.1% Female 52.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.1%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 47%Asian: 0.4%Other: 6%Race
White45.1%
Hispanic1.6%
Black47.0%
Asian0.4%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
6%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads34.7% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 21% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (1.8%)
HS Graduate746 (32.5%)
Some College289 (12.6%)
Associates424 (18.5%)
Bachelors264 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree532 (23.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 18.5%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College12.6%
Associates18.5%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 42.9%Renter: 57.1%Tenure
Owner42.9%
Renter57.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,298 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$89,100 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$777/mo
Total Housing Units1,841
Vacant Units312

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
67%
About East Pittsburgh, PA

East Pittsburgh is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,345 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, East Pittsburgh is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,298 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in East Pittsburgh is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $89,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $777 per month.

The population of East Pittsburgh is moderately educated. 34.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 47.0%.

East Pittsburgh, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in East Pittsburgh
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15112 3,345 $47,298 $89,100 $777 5.9% 34.7% 42.9%