15221 ZIP Code
Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15221 |
| City/Town: | Wilkinsburg |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 29,583 |
| Median Household Income: | $53,354 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,221 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,711 |
| Median Home Value: | $144,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.2 sq miles
16.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4355, -79.8658 |
Population Information (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,583 | -- |
| Male: | 13,513 | 45.7% |
| Female: | 16,070 | 54.3% |
| Median Age: | 41.6 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 1,682 | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,482 | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,321 | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,144 | 3.9% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,597 | 5.4% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,230 | 17.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,478 | 11.8% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,806 | 9.5% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,129 | 7.2% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,371 | 8.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,668 | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,934 | 6.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 741 | 2.5% |
Housing Information (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $144,100 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- |
| Median rent: | $920 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 17,711 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,044 | 84.9% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,667 | 15.1% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,502 | 43.2% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,542 | 56.8% |
Educational Attainment (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,357 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 249 | 1.1% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 924 | 4.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,058 | 22.6% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,127 | 18.5% |
| Associate degree: | 2,533 | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,328 | 23.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,138 | 18.5% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.8% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 42.3% |
Income Information (15221 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $53,354 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $74,726 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,163 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,221 / yr. |
Employment (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,659 | -- |
| Employed: | 14,451 | 92.3% |
| Unemployed: | 1,208 | 7.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,288 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,089 | 83.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,470 | 10.2% |
| Self-employed: | 892 | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,335 | 48.5% |
| Black or African American: | 12,629 | 42.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 79 | 0.3% |
| Asian: | 401 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 272 | 0.9% |
| Two or more races: | 1,858 | 6.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 684 | 2.3% |
| Mexican: | 794 | 2.7% |
| Puerto Rican: | 205 | 0.7% |
| Cuban: | 351 | 1.2% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 238 | 0.8% |
Income Distribution (15221 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,397 | 9.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,074 | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,602 | 10.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,122 | 7.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,926 | 12.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,531 | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,828 | 12.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,916 | 12.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 903 | 6.0% |
| $200,000 or more: | 745 | 5.0% |
Commute to Work (15221 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,719 | 53.4% |
| Carpooled: | 1,159 | 8.0% |
| Public transportation: | 2,047 | 14.2% |
| Walked: | 309 | 2.1% |
| Other means: | 388 | 2.7% |
| Worked from home: | 2,524 | 17.5% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.9 min | -- |
Industry (15221 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.1% |
| Construction: | 547 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing: | 722 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 163 | 1.1% |
| Retail trade: | 1,498 | 10.4% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 660 | 4.6% |
| Information: | 409 | 2.8% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,235 | 8.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,049 | 14.2% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,830 | 33.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 942 | 6.5% |
| Other services: | 787 | 5.4% |
| Public administration: | 597 | 4.1% |
Poverty Status (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.9% |
| 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 (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 28,072 | 94.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,672 | 63.1% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,117 | 47.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,419 | 4.8% |
Benefits & Assistance (15221 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,516 | 69.9% |
| Social Security income: | 5,422 | 36.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,798 | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,254 | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 968 | 6.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,731 | 24.8% |
Housing Types (15221 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,191 | 46.2% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,023 | 11.4% |
| 2 units: | 1,467 | 8.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,670 | 9.4% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,106 | 6.2% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 781 | 4.4% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,408 | 13.6% |
| Mobile home: | 63 | 0.4% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 2 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15221 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 272 | 1.5% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 246 | 1.4% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 527 | 3.0% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,177 | 6.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,720 | 9.7% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,036 | 11.5% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,604 | 14.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,174 | 12.3% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 6,955 | 39.3% |
Bedrooms (15221 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 391 | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom: | 4,174 | 23.6% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,484 | 31.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,613 | 31.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,374 | 7.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 675 | 3.8% |
Heating Fuel (15221 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,458 | 76.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 203 | 1.3% |
| Electricity: | 3,109 | 20.7% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 104 | 0.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.3% |
| Solar energy: | 10 | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 85 | 0.6% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15221 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 3,626 | 24.1% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,596 | 43.8% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,973 | 26.4% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 849 | 5.6% |
Home Value Distribution (15221 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 565 | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,420 | 21.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,433 | 22.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,058 | 16.3% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,115 | 17.1% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 715 | 11.0% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 180 | 2.8% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.2% |
Housing Costs (15221 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,366 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $643 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $920 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.12 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.83 |
Households (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,044 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,520 | 23.4% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 895 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,728 | 24.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,573 | 43.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,576 | 17.1% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,060 | 33.6% |
| Average household size: | 1.95 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.94 | -- |
Marital Status (15221 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,344 | -- |
| Never married: | 5,386 | 47.5% |
| Now married: | 3,845 | 33.9% |
| Separated: | 381 | 3.4% |
| Widowed: | 1,537 | 13.5% |
| Divorced: | 6,170 | 54.4% |
School Enrollment (15221 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,543 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 343 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten: | 358 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,178 | 39.3% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,009 | 18.2% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,655 | 29.9% |
Veterans & Disability (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 24,537 | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,571 | 6.4% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,491 | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,689 | 19.3% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 683 | 12.0% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,244 | 57.0% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,762 | 31.0% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15221 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,756 | 83.7% |
| Different house: | 4,410 | 14.9% |
| Same county: | 3,213 | 72.9% |
| Different county: | 1,150 | 26.1% |
| Different state: | 492 | 11.2% |
| Abroad: | 47 | 1.1% |
Place of Birth (15221 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,416 | 96.1% |
| Foreign born: | 223 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,167 | 523.3% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,167 | 523.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,167 | 523.3% |
| Asia: | 293 | 131.4% |
| Africa: | 324 | 145.3% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Latin America: | 202 | 90.6% |
| Northern America: | 10 | 4.5% |
Language Spoken at Home (15221 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,901 | -- |
| English only: | 26,114 | 93.6% |
| Language other than English: | 1,787 | 6.4% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 455 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 907 | 3.3% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 225 | 0.8% |
| Other languages: | 200 | 0.7% |
Computers & Internet (15221 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,044 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,721 | 91.2% |
Wilkinsburg, PA15221