15227 ZIP Code
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
January 18, 2026
| ZIP Code: | 15227 |
| City/Town: | Pittsburgh |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 29,383 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,216 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,263 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,994 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3750, -79.9708 |
Population Information (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,383 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,243 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,140 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,622 | 5.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,411 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,653 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,321 | 4.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,366 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,243 | 14.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,311 | 14.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,198 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,711 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,519 | 8.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,451 | 11.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,758 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 819 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,994 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 13,143 | 93.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 851 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,484 | 72.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,659 | 27.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,010 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 542 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 627 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,467 | 33.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,661 | 16.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,328 | 10.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,660 | 21.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,725 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (15227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,216 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,226 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $94,577 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,263 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,981 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,418 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 527 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,436 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,347 | 86.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,511 | 9.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 539 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,185 | 82.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,759 | 6.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,879 | 6.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 189 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,324 | 4.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 558 | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 437 | 1.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 74 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 190 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 173 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (15227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 516 | 3.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 639 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 973 | 7.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,143 | 8.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,727 | 13.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,937 | 14.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,664 | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,901 | 22.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 859 | 6.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 784 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (15227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,501 | 68.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,282 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,021 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 200 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 128 | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,125 | 13.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (15227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 46 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,105 | 7.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 933 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 421 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,744 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 852 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 262 | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,721 | 11.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,669 | 10.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,376 | 28.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,303 | 8.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 544 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 442 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 27,595 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,654 | 70.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,164 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,370 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (15227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,739 | 74.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,652 | 35.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,068 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 547 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 611 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,048 | 15.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (15227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,877 | 70.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,086 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 777 | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 410 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 176 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 463 | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,196 | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 9 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (15227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 190 | 1.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 178 | 1.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 269 | 1.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 463 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,395 | 10.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,955 | 14.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,022 | 28.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,548 | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,974 | 21.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (15227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 436 | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,359 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,722 | 26.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,813 | 48.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,415 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 249 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (15227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,471 | 87.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 238 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,231 | 9.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 81 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 21 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,687 | 12.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,136 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,805 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,515 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 322 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,408 | 14.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,712 | 28.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,095 | 22.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,179 | 23.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 699 | 7.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 54 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 15 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (15227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,402 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $612 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.90 | 2.38 |
Households (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 13,143 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,303 | 40.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,871 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,093 | 23.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,777 | 28.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,050 | 23.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,224 | 32.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (15227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,018 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,616 | 38.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,422 | 45.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 651 | 5.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,221 | 10.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,643 | 30.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (15227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,498 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 308 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 313 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,265 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,420 | 25.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,192 | 21.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,695 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,714 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,965 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,446 | 15.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 199 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,060 | 46.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,187 | 49.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 26,149 | 89.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,977 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,591 | 87.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 351 | 11.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 127 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 35 | 1.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (15227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,997 | 91.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 452 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,386 | 527.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,386 | 527.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,386 | 527.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 143 | 31.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 688 | 152.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 140 | 31.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (15227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,761 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,120 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,641 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 187 | 0.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,963 | 7.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 222 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 269 | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (15227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 13,143 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,817 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
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