15226 ZIP Code
Brookline, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15226 |
| City/Town: | Brookline |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 13,673 |
| Median Household Income: | $75,709 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,881 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,912 |
| Median Home Value: | $163,300 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3952, -80.0138 |
Population Information (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,673 | -- |
| Male: | 6,818 | 49.9% |
| Female: | 6,855 | 50.1% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 920 | 6.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 451 | 3.3% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 318 | 2.3% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 711 | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 639 | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,560 | 18.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,463 | 10.7% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,025 | 14.8% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 696 | 5.1% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,077 | 7.9% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,455 | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 786 | 5.7% |
| 85 years and over: | 572 | 4.2% |
Housing Information (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $163,300 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,073 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 6,912 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,256 | 90.5% |
| Vacant housing units: | 656 | 9.5% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,229 | 67.6% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,027 | 32.4% |
Educational Attainment (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,634 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 172 | 1.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 694 | 6.5% |
| High school graduate: | 3,380 | 31.8% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,635 | 15.4% |
| Associate degree: | 1,151 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,265 | 21.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,337 | 12.6% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.9% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.9% |
Income Information (15226 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $75,709 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $85,881 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $101,496 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,881 / yr. |
Employment (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,517 | -- |
| Employed: | 6,958 | 93.2% |
| Unemployed: | 505 | 6.8% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,393 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,817 | 83.6% |
| Government workers: | 903 | 13.0% |
| Self-employed: | 232 | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 6 | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,400 | 90.7% |
| Black or African American: | 528 | 3.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 202 | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 30 | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 54 | 0.4% |
| Two or more races: | 448 | 3.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 265 | 1.9% |
| Mexican: | 871 | 6.4% |
| Puerto Rican: | 384 | 2.8% |
| Cuban: | 71 | 0.5% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 416 | 3.0% |
Income Distribution (15226 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 179 | 2.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 287 | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 480 | 7.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 332 | 5.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 674 | 10.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,136 | 18.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,014 | 16.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,283 | 20.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 615 | 9.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 256 | 4.1% |
Commute to Work (15226 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,601 | 66.1% |
| Carpooled: | 603 | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 487 | 7.0% |
| Walked: | 146 | 2.1% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.8% |
| Worked from home: | 876 | 12.6% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.8 min | -- |
Industry (15226 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 12 | 0.2% |
| Construction: | 437 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing: | 462 | 6.6% |
| Wholesale trade: | 87 | 1.3% |
| Retail trade: | 680 | 9.8% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 295 | 4.2% |
| Information: | 152 | 2.2% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 761 | 10.9% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 986 | 14.2% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,877 | 27.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 568 | 8.2% |
| Other services: | 336 | 4.8% |
| Public administration: | 305 | 4.4% |
Poverty Status (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.9% |
| 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 (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,821 | 93.8% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,087 | 73.8% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,878 | 35.7% |
| Without health insurance: | 779 | 5.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15226 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,625 | 73.9% |
| Social Security income: | 2,428 | 38.8% |
| Retirement income: | 1,782 | 28.5% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 426 | 6.8% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 277 | 4.4% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 716 | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15226 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,437 | 78.7% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 201 | 2.9% |
| 2 units: | 321 | 4.6% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 308 | 4.5% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 63 | 0.9% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 18 | 0.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 525 | 7.6% |
| Mobile home: | 39 | 0.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15226 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 77 | 1.1% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 179 | 2.6% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 64 | 0.9% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 277 | 4.0% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 226 | 3.3% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 524 | 7.6% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,851 | 26.8% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 802 | 11.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,912 | 42.1% |
Bedrooms (15226 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 101 | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom: | 765 | 11.1% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,760 | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,482 | 50.4% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 597 | 8.6% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 207 | 3.0% |
Heating Fuel (15226 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,484 | 87.7% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 46 | 0.7% |
| Electricity: | 645 | 10.3% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 43 | 0.7% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 26 | 0.4% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15226 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 724 | 11.6% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,802 | 44.8% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,105 | 33.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 625 | 10.0% |
Home Value Distribution (15226 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 243 | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 628 | 14.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 830 | 19.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,292 | 30.6% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,031 | 24.4% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 183 | 4.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6 | 0.1% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.4% |
Housing Costs (15226 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,238 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $483 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,073 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.23 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 |
Households (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,256 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,244 | 35.9% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 897 | 14.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,464 | 23.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,026 | 32.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,330 | 21.3% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,052 | 32.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.17 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- |
Marital Status (15226 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,930 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,456 | 41.4% |
| Now married: | 2,481 | 41.8% |
| Separated: | 393 | 6.6% |
| Widowed: | 585 | 9.9% |
| Divorced: | 2,065 | 34.8% |
School Enrollment (15226 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,014 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 231 | 11.5% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 468 | 23.2% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 540 | 26.8% |
| College or graduate school: | 664 | 33.0% |
Veterans & Disability (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,504 | -- |
| Veterans: | 669 | 5.8% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,600 | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,383 | 17.5% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 19 | 0.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,105 | 46.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,259 | 52.8% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15226 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,726 | 85.8% |
| Different house: | 1,756 | 12.8% |
| Same county: | 1,356 | 77.2% |
| Different county: | 217 | 12.4% |
| Different state: | 166 | 9.5% |
| Abroad: | 183 | 10.4% |
Place of Birth (15226 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,861 | 94.1% |
| Foreign born: | 31 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 812 | 2619.4% |
| Not a citizen: | 812 | 2619.4% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 812 | 2619.4% |
| Asia: | 261 | 841.9% |
| Africa: | 205 | 661.3% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 16.1% |
| Latin America: | 174 | 561.3% |
| Northern America: | 14 | 45.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15226 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,753 | -- |
| English only: | 11,629 | 91.2% |
| Language other than English: | 1,124 | 8.8% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 325 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 262 | 2.1% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 117 | 0.9% |
| Other languages: | 420 | 3.3% |
Computers & Internet (15226 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,256 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,683 | 90.8% |
Brookline, PA15226