The 15217 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 27,575. The 15217 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.7 years, and 21.3% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $76,272, and approximately 2% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 97.1% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $49,706.
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In ZIP Code 15217, 97.1% of the population graduated high school, while 73.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 42.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 11.1% in this Allegheny County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 0.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 11.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 8.6% |
| Associate's degree | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 30.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 42.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15217 are younger than average. The median age of 34.7 years in ZIP Code 15217 is approximately 8.92% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.2% of the population in 15217 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.4% of 15217 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 11.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 19.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.7% |
| 85 years and over | 3.4% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15217 is $76,272, while the region's mean household income is $113,805. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $49,706. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15217 of $49,706 is approximately 44.7% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 2.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 76.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 14.9% of the population in 15217 earn $200,000 or more per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 3.6% of 15217 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 9.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 11.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 14.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15217, 96.6% is one race, while 3.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.3% of 15217 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15217 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (81.7%), followed by Asian (14.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81.7% |
| Black or African American | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.6% |
| Asian | 14.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.8% |
In ZIP Code 15217, 75.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 11.4% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 7.4% of homes. Lastly, 2.4% 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 | 75.6% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 11.4% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 7.4% |
| Other languages | 2.4% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 15217 in January 2025 comes in at $432,619. The January 2025 value is approximately 0% higher than the $431,076 median value in August 2024, and 2% higher than the $425,931 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15217, an estimated 52.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 10.7% 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 | $432,619 |
| Dec 2024 | $431,072 |
| Nov 2024 | $430,379 |
| Oct 2024 | $430,928 |
| Sep 2024 | $430,924 |
| Aug 2024 | $431,076 |
| Jul 2024 | $431,046 |
| Jun 2024 | $430,784 |
| May 2024 | $429,646 |
| Apr 2024 | $428,050 |
| Mar 2024 | $426,943 |
| Feb 2024 | $425,931 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.1% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 8.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 52.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15217 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.53 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 9.95% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 31.26% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15217 | 11.44¢/kWh | 3.72¢/kWh | 1.35¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.46¢/kWh | 12.75¢/kWh | 9.12¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15217 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.76 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.47 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.21 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.49 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.37 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.88 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.79 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.21 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.25 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.68 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.39 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15217, 65.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 8.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.5 minutes. Approximately 42.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15217 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.6% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 15217 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 4.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.8% |
| Retail trade | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 2.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 8.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 16.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 42.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.1% |
| Public administration | 2.2% |