Zip code 15201: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 15201
15201 is an urban zip code in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), covering 1.9 sq mi of land. About 13,333 people live here, or 6,926 per square mile. The median resident is 34.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $93,231 a year, 15% above the national median of $80,734. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $293,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 56% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,684 a month.
67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.7 minutes each way, and 29% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; management; and business and finance.
How 15201 compares
- Healthcare workers18.4%99thU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%124th of 1,704 in PA
- 93rdStrengthU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%71st of 1,706 in PA
- Work from home28.9%93rdU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%92nd of 1,704 in PA
- Tech workers7.4%92ndU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%67th of 1,704 in PA
- Per capita income$66,92090thStrengthU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,355101st of 1,707 in PA
- Population density6,926/sq mi88thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi77th of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$69,39386thStrengthU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,599139th of 1,693 in PA
- Housing vacancy13.6%84thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%568th of 1,699 in PA
- Median gross rent$1,68467thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,20996th of 1,366 in PA
- Median household income$93,23165thU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,971330th of 1,617 in PA
- Poverty rate12.3%57thU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%562nd of 1,699 in PA
- 57thU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474453rd of 1,697 in PA
- Broadband access91.8%47thU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%502nd of 1,698 in PA
- 43rdU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,380th of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$293,30042ndU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,500341st of 1,628 in PA
- 37thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6259th of 1,707 in PA
- 36thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%335th of 1,707 in PA
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,360th of 1,707 in PA
- Homeownership rate55.5%25thU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,549th of 1,698 in PA
- Population13,33320thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639326th of 1,707 in PA
- Median age34.518thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,522nd of 1,707 in PA
- 17thU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,069th of 1,704 in PA
- Average commute20.7 min16thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,386th of 1,596 in PA
- 15thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,117th of 1,704 in PA
- Uninsured rate3.3%15thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,093rd of 1,705 in PA
- 10thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,029th of 1,596 in PA
- 5thU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,363rd of 1,704 in PA
- 2ndU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,577th of 1,707 in PA
| Measure | 15201 | Allegheny | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 18.4% | 12.2% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 124th of 1,704 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherStrength | 66.5% | 45.8% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 71st of 1,706 | |
| Work from home | 28.9% | 21.1% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 92nd of 1,704 | |
| Tech workers | 7.4% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 67th of 1,704 | |
| Per capita incomeStrength | $66,920 | $49,588 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 101st of 1,707 | |
| Population density | 6,926/sq mi | 1,696/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 77th of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $69,393 | $54,150 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 139th of 1,693 | |
| Housing vacancy | 13.6% | 10.1% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 568th of 1,699 | |
| Median gross rent | $1,684 | $1,153 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 96th of 1,366 | |
| Median household income | $93,231 | $78,548 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 330th of 1,617 | |
| Poverty rate | 12.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 562nd of 1,699 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.443 | 0.485 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 453rd of 1,697 | |
| Broadband access | 91.8% | 90.8% | 89.7% | 91% | 502nd of 1,698 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.6% | 20.2% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,380th of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $293,300 | $227,600 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 341st of 1,628 | |
| Diversity index | 41 | 41 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 259th of 1,707 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 6.5% | 6.6% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 335th of 1,707 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,360th of 1,707 | |
| Homeownership rate | 55.5% | 65.2% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,549th of 1,698 | |
| Population | 13,333 | 1,238,177 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 326th of 1,707 | |
| Median age | 34.5 | 40.6 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 1,522nd of 1,707 | |
| Self-employed workers | 6.8% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10% | 1,069th of 1,704 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.7 min | 25.2 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 1,386th of 1,596 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 2.9% | 5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,117th of 1,704 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.3% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,093rd of 1,705 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 36.3% | 46.2% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 1,029th of 1,596 | |
| Government workers | 7.4% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,363rd of 1,704 | |
| Residents under 18 | 8.8% | 18.6% | 20.4% | 22% | 1,577th of 1,707 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White75%
- Black13%
- Hispanic4%
- Asian4%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.3%
- Multiracial4%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 7,112
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 36.2%
- Married couples
- 27.2%
- Living alone
- 43.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 8,232
- Owner-occupied
- 55.5%
- Vacant
- 13.6%
- Median year built
- 1939 or earlier
- Median rooms
- 5.3
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 36.3%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 12.7%
- Home value to income
- 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 15201 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $76,984 | $74,888 |
| Service | $30,296 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $47,390 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,844 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $47,396 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 96.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 66.5%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 33.8%
- Households with broadband
- 91.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 81%
- No internet access
- 5.6%
- Without health insurance
- 3.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Pittsburgh
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Allegheny County
- Center point
- 40.4823° N, 79.9415° W
- Land area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Pittsburgh100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 15201
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15224 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.1 mi | $66,993 |
| 15206 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.6 mi | $72,920 |
| 15223 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.6 mi | $61,083 |
| 15209 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.9 mi | $85,542 |
| 15215 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 mi | $99,071 |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.1 mi | $66,582 |
| 15289 | Pittsburgh, PA · PO box | 2.6 mi | — |
| 15260 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.8 mi | — |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3 mi | $63,086 |
| 15116 | Glenshaw, PA | 3 mi | $94,352 |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.3 mi | $64,077 |
| 15213 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.4 mi | $31,069 |
Zip codes like 15201 elsewhere
Questions about 15201
What city is zip code 15201?
15201 is assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 15201 in?
15201 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 15201?
About 13,333 people live in 15201, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 15201 in?
15201 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 15201?
The median household income in 15201 is $93,231.
What zip codes are near 15201?
The closest zip codes to 15201 are 15224, 15206, 15223, 15209, 15215.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15201, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.