The 15212 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 27,141. The 15212 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.9 years, and 19.9% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median household income of this region is $47,010. About 91.9% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $32,179.
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In ZIP Code 15212, 91.9% of the population graduated high school, while 34.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 13.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 31.4% in this Allegheny County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 31.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 16.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 21.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 13.1% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15212 are younger than average. The median age of 37.9 years in ZIP Code 15212 is approximately 0.52% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 20.7% of the population in 15212 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.9% of 15212 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 20.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.4% |
| 85 years and over | 1.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15212 is $47,010, while the region's mean household income is $63,905. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,179. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15212 of $32,179 is approximately 6.33% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 13.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately38.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.1% of the population in 15212 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 11.8% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.7% of 15212 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15212, 96.0% is one race, while 4.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 15212 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15212 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (69.6%), followed by Black or African American (29.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69.6% |
| Black or African American | 29.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 1.5% |
In ZIP Code 15212, 93.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Allegheny County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.3% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 15212 in January 2025 comes in at $155,544. The January 2025 value is approximately -2% lower than the $159,440 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $152,223 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15212, an estimated 55.7% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 9.4% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Allegheny County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | $155,544 |
| Dec 2024 | $155,286 |
| Nov 2024 | $155,166 |
| Oct 2024 | $156,012 |
| Sep 2024 | $157,620 |
| Aug 2024 | $159,440 |
| Jul 2024 | $160,066 |
| Jun 2024 | $158,644 |
| May 2024 | $155,753 |
| Apr 2024 | $153,402 |
| Mar 2024 | $152,414 |
| Feb 2024 | $152,223 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 8.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 55.7% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 15212 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.6% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 15212 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.6% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15212 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.57 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 10.92% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 30.65% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15212 | 11.44¢/kWh | 3.72¢/kWh | 1.35¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 19.31¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh | 8.52¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.47¢/kWh | 12.96¢/kWh | 8.3¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15212 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.97 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.91 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.35 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.22 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.41 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.75 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.89 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.55 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.23 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.5 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.72 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15212, 67.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.5 minutes. Approximately 25.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15212 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.5% of 15212 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.5% |
| Construction | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.1% |
| Retail trade | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.1% |
| Information | 2.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 13.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 25.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |