| ZIP Code | 15214 |
|---|---|
| City | Pittsburgh |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Area Code | 412 |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft |
| Latitude | 40.48545 |
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| Longitude | -80.014572 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 20.5% ▲ 105% above avg |
| College Grads | 39.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 114 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,214 (33.6%) |
| Some College | 1,252 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 1,211 (12.7%) |
| Bachelors | 1,036 (10.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,727 (28.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,979 ▼ 21% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $173,500 ▼ 38% below avg ↑ 47% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,054/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,914 |
| Vacant Units | 637 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,914 |
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| Vacant | 637 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
ZIP code 15214 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. With a population of 14,751, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 15214 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,979 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15214 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $173,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,054 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 47% since 2019.
The population of 15214 is majority White (56.17%). Residents are moderately educated — 39.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.5%. Household income has grown by 27% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15214 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. About 15% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 15214 in Pittsburgh, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 14,751 residents, a median household income of $59,979, and a median home value of $173,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.