Zip code 15112: East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15112?

15112 is assigned to East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15112 in?

15112 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15112?

About 3,655 people live in 15112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15112?

The median household income in 15112 is $47,730.

Q: What zip codes are near 15112?

The closest zip codes to 15112 are 15145, 15104, 15035, 15110, 15148.

Residential delivery areaAllegheny CountyEastern Time

Population

3,655

Median household income

$48K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$90K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$811/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.8 sq mi

4,356 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15112

15112 is an urban zip code in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), covering 0.8 sq mi of land. About 3,655 people live here, or 4,356 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $47,730 a year, 41% below the national median of $80,734. 34.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $90,400, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 46% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $811 a month.

22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24 minutes each way, and 15% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and management.

How 15112 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents under 1833.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%67th of 1,707 in PA
Poverty rate34.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%51st of 1,699 in PA
Healthcare workers14.8%
94th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%288th of 1,704 in PA
Housing vacancy15.8%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%445th of 1,699 in PA
Population density4,356/sq mi
77th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi141st of 1,707 in PA
Veterans6.8%
63rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%840th of 1,707 in PA
Diversity index54.3
60th
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.698th of 1,707 in PA
Work from home14.5%
59th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%482nd of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.437
52nd
U.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474516th of 1,697 in PA
Uninsured rate6.5%
47th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%495th of 1,705 in PA
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%710th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers8.5%
39th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%749th of 1,704 in PA
Average commute24 min
36th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,107th of 1,596 in PA
Government workers11.5%
31st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%817th of 1,704 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher21.9%
26th
U.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%873rd of 1,706 in PA
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,482nd of 1,707 in PA
Median earnings per worker$41,005
24th
U.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,275th of 1,693 in PA
Residents 65 and older12.9%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,522nd of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access87.4%
21st
U.S. 91% · PA 89.7%913th of 1,698 in PA
Rent-burdened renters42.3%
21st
U.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%829th of 1,596 in PA
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%876th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate46%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,616th of 1,698 in PA
Foreign-born residents1.9%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%741st of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$47,730
7th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,506th of 1,617 in PA
Median gross rent$811
7th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,035th of 1,366 in PA
Population3,655
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639734th of 1,707 in PA
Per capita income$23,713
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,599th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$90,400
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,523rd of 1,628 in PA

Measure	15112	Allegheny	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Residents under 18	33.4%	18.6%	20.4%	22%	99th	67th of 1,707
Poverty rateWeakness	34.7%	11.5%	11.7%	12.5%	98th	51st of 1,699
Healthcare workers	14.8%	12.2%	11.5%	9.7%	94th	288th of 1,704
Housing vacancy	15.8%	10.1%	9.2%	10.1%	88th	445th of 1,699
Population density	4,356/sq mi	1,696/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	77th	141st of 1,707
Veterans	6.8%	5.7%	6.1%	6.2%	63rd	840th of 1,707
Diversity index	54.3	41	44.6	61.4	60th	98th of 1,707
Work from home	14.5%	21.1%	15.6%	15.1%	59th	482nd of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)	0.437	0.485	0.474	0.483	52nd	516th of 1,697
Uninsured rate	6.5%	3.8%	5.6%	8.4%	47th	495th of 1,705
Unemployment rate	4.6%	5%	5.3%	5.2%	45th	710th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	8.5%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	39th	749th of 1,704
Average commute	24 min	25.2 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	36th	1,107th of 1,596
Government workers	11.5%	10.3%	11.5%	14.5%	31st	817th of 1,704
Bachelor's degree or higher	21.9%	45.8%	35.2%	35.7%	26th	873rd of 1,706
Median age	35.6	40.6	40.9	38.9	25th	1,482nd of 1,707
Median earnings per worker	$41,005	$54,150	$50,599	$49,666	24th	1,275th of 1,693
Residents 65 and older	12.9%	20.2%	19.5%	17.2%	23rd	1,522nd of 1,707
Broadband access	87.4%	90.8%	89.7%	91%	21st	913th of 1,698
Rent-burdened renters	42.3%	46.2%	48.2%	51.1%	21st	829th of 1,596
Tech workers	1.4%	5.4%	3.6%	3.8%	20th	876th of 1,704
Homeownership rateWeakness	46%	65.2%	69.3%	65.2%	14th	1,616th of 1,698
Foreign-born residents	1.9%	6.6%	7.7%	14.1%	11th	741st of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$47,730	$78,548	$77,971	$80,734	7th	1,506th of 1,617
Median gross rent	$811	$1,153	$1,209	$1,413	7th	1,035th of 1,366
Population	3,655	1,238,177	13,018,639	334,922,499	6th	734th of 1,707
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,713	$49,588	$44,355	$44,673	6th	1,599th of 1,707
Median home value	$90,400	$227,600	$254,500	$332,700	2nd	1,523rd of 1,628

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

25%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

13%

35–44

45–54

16%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

33.4%

65 and over

12.9%

Race and ethnicity

White35%
Black58%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.7%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

54.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.9%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.6%

Other

Households

Households: 1,527
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 55.3%
Married couples: 17%
Living alone: 40.9%
Veterans (of adults): 6.8%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

33%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

26%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15112

$47,730

Allegheny Co.

$78,548

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,713

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

6.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.437

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15112

$90,400

Allegheny Co.

$227,600

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15112

$811

Allegheny Co.

$1,153

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

22%

5–19 units

11%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,813
Owner-occupied: 46%
Vacant: 15.8%
Median year built: 1949
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 42.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 20.4%
Home value to income: 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

72%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

15%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

34%

20–29

19%

30–44

27%

45–59

11%

60+

Average commute

24 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

15%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Management

10%

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Education

Transportation and moving

Sales

Food service

Production

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

24%

Retail

12%

Construction

10%

Public administration

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Restaurants and hotels

Professional and technical services

Manufacturing

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Information

0.5%

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$41,005

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

19.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15112	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$49,354	$74,888
Service	$39,420	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,217	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$58,788	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,889	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

41%

Some college

21%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

16%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 96.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 21.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.2%
Households with broadband: 87.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 71.4%
No internet access: 11.5%
Without health insurance: 6.5%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): East Pittsburgh
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County
Center point: 40.4046° N, 79.8374° W
Land area: 0.8 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

East Pittsburgh46% of zip
Chalfant19% of zip
North Braddock3% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15112

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15145	Turtle Creek, PA	1 mi	6,695	$49,628	$113,700
15104	Braddock, PA	1.3 mi	8,034	$40,104	$66,800
15035	East Mc Keesport, PA	2.1 mi	2,002	$65,907	$101,100
15110	Duquesne, PA	2.3 mi	5,149	$44,180	$63,800
15148	Wilmerding, PA	2.4 mi	2,351	$37,179	$60,100
15137	North Versailles, PA	2.5 mi	10,043	$53,632	$115,200
15221	Pittsburgh, PA	2.6 mi	29,374	$55,028	$171,300
15140	Pitcairn, PA	3.1 mi	3,032	$36,419	$59,300
15218	Pittsburgh, PA	3.1 mi	13,379	$67,960	$217,500
15120	Homestead, PA	3.7 mi	18,029	$55,714	$132,400
15235	Pittsburgh, PA	3.9 mi	33,951	$67,240	$151,800
15134	McKeesport, PA · PO box	4.2 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 15112

What city is zip code 15112?

15112 is assigned to East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15112 in?

15112 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15112?

About 3,655 people live in 15112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15112 in?

15112 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15112?

The median household income in 15112 is $47,730.

What zip codes are near 15112?

The closest zip codes to 15112 are 15145, 15104, 15035, 15110, 15148.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15112, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.