15216 ZIP Code
South hills, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15216 |
| City/Town: | South hills |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 22,134 |
| Median Household Income: | $76,185 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,290 |
| Total Housing Units: | 11,223 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,100 |
| Land Area: | 3.4 sq miles
8.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4028, -80.0348 |
Population Information (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,134 | -- |
| Male: | 10,966 | 49.5% |
| Female: | 11,168 | 50.5% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,241 | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,137 | 5.1% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,159 | 5.2% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,198 | 5.4% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,018 | 4.6% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,872 | 17.5% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,489 | 15.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,328 | 10.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,455 | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,593 | 7.2% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,197 | 9.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 772 | 3.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 675 | 3.0% |
Housing Information (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,044 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 11,223 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,164 | 90.6% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,059 | 9.4% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,449 | 63.4% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,715 | 36.6% |
Educational Attainment (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,381 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 243 | 1.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 474 | 2.9% |
| High school graduate: | 3,994 | 24.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,242 | 13.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,700 | 10.4% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,698 | 28.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,030 | 18.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.6% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 47.2% |
Income Information (15216 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $76,185 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $98,053 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $102,726 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,290 / yr. |
Employment (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 13,279 | -- |
| Employed: | 12,717 | 95.8% |
| Unemployed: | 554 | 4.2% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,046 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,888 | 85.6% |
| Government workers: | 1,241 | 9.8% |
| Self-employed: | 569 | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 19 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,381 | 83.0% |
| Black or African American: | 2,142 | 9.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.2% |
| Asian: | 330 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 454 | 2.1% |
| Two or more races: | 793 | 3.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 699 | 3.2% |
| Mexican: | 760 | 3.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 66 | 0.3% |
| Cuban: | 253 | 1.1% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 441 | 2.0% |
Income Distribution (15216 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 565 | 5.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 261 | 2.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 743 | 7.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 720 | 7.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,010 | 9.9% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,710 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,552 | 15.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,012 | 19.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 737 | 7.3% |
| $200,000 or more: | 854 | 8.4% |
Commute to Work (15216 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,187 | 64.4% |
| Carpooled: | 707 | 5.6% |
| Public transportation: | 1,137 | 8.9% |
| Walked: | 337 | 2.6% |
| Other means: | 81 | 0.6% |
| Worked from home: | 2,065 | 16.2% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.4 min | -- |
Industry (15216 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.3% |
| Construction: | 581 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 795 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade: | 284 | 2.2% |
| Retail trade: | 1,464 | 11.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 839 | 6.6% |
| Information: | 276 | 2.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,345 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,771 | 13.9% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,198 | 25.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,220 | 9.6% |
| Other services: | 585 | 4.6% |
| Public administration: | 315 | 2.5% |
Poverty Status (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,332 | 96.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,511 | 79.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,828 | 30.8% |
| Without health insurance: | 794 | 3.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (15216 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,423 | 82.9% |
| Social Security income: | 2,906 | 28.6% |
| Retirement income: | 2,635 | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 222 | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 311 | 3.1% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 963 | 9.5% |
Housing Types (15216 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,215 | 64.3% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 820 | 7.3% |
| 2 units: | 1,108 | 9.9% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 399 | 3.6% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 770 | 6.9% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 404 | 3.6% |
| 20 or more units: | 488 | 4.3% |
| Mobile home: | 19 | 0.2% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15216 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 106 | 0.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 60 | 0.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 130 | 1.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 413 | 3.7% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 603 | 5.4% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,274 | 11.4% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,040 | 18.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 933 | 8.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 5,664 | 50.5% |
Bedrooms (15216 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 174 | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,680 | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,756 | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,866 | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,408 | 12.5% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 339 | 3.0% |
Heating Fuel (15216 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 8,773 | 86.3% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 288 | 2.8% |
| Electricity: | 958 | 9.4% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 55 | 0.5% |
| Coal or coke: | 6 | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.3% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.4% |
Vehicles Available (15216 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,095 | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,617 | 45.4% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,761 | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 691 | 6.8% |
Home Value Distribution (15216 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 107 | 1.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 928 | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,581 | 24.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,347 | 20.9% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,285 | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 929 | 14.4% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 248 | 3.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.4% |
Housing Costs (15216 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,449 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $590 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,044 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.37 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 |
Households (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,164 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,815 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,575 | 15.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,418 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,922 | 28.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,395 | 23.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,770 | 27.3% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- |
Marital Status (15216 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,326 | -- |
| Never married: | 4,072 | 43.7% |
| Now married: | 4,015 | 43.1% |
| Separated: | 385 | 4.1% |
| Widowed: | 743 | 8.0% |
| Divorced: | 3,491 | 37.4% |
School Enrollment (15216 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,520 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 255 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten: | 256 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,709 | 37.8% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,093 | 24.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,207 | 26.7% |
Veterans & Disability (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,714 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,194 | 6.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,126 | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,044 | 13.8% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 293 | 9.6% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,528 | 50.2% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,223 | 40.2% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15216 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,280 | 87.1% |
| Different house: | 2,684 | 12.1% |
| Same county: | 2,101 | 78.3% |
| Different county: | 571 | 21.3% |
| Different state: | 272 | 10.1% |
| Abroad: | 12 | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15216 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,202 | 95.8% |
| Foreign born: | 247 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 932 | 377.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 932 | 377.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 932 | 377.3% |
| Asia: | 326 | 132.0% |
| Africa: | 213 | 86.2% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 58 | 23.5% |
| Northern America: | 38 | 15.4% |
Language Spoken at Home (15216 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,893 | -- |
| English only: | 19,392 | 92.8% |
| Language other than English: | 1,501 | 7.2% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 516 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 537 | 2.6% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 285 | 1.4% |
| Other languages: | 163 | 0.8% |
Computers & Internet (15216 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,164 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,350 | 92.0% |
South hills, PA15216