The 15218 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 13,443. The 15218 ZIP Code has a median age of 39.9 years, and 20.0% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income in this region is $58,105, while about 5% of the population lives below the poverty line. About 95.6% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $38,426.
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In ZIP Code 15218, 95.6% of the population graduated high school, while 50.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.9% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 27.2% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.8% in this Allegheny County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.9% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 2.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.2% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 22.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 27.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15218 are older than average. The median age of 39.9 years in ZIP Code 15218 is approximately 4.72% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 82.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.9% of the population in 15218 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 15.4% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.6% of 15218 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.6% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.1% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.0% |
| 85 years and over | 1.6% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15218 is $58,105, while the region's mean household income is $76,034. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,426. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15218 of $38,426 is approximately 11.86% more than the per capita income in Pennsylvania overall of $34,352. An estimated 4.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 50.53% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.5% of the population in 15218 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.5% earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, and 4.8% of 15218 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15218, 97.7% is one race, while 2.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 15218 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15218 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (73.7%), followed by Black or African American (24.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73.7% |
| Black or African American | 24.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
| Asian | 2.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 1.1% |
In ZIP Code 15218, 92.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.6% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 1.4% 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 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 1.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15218, an estimated 52.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 13.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.1% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Allegheny County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 52.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15218 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 15218 | 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 15218 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2.95 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.77 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.7 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.24 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.53 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.57 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.61 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.58 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.38 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.29 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.49 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.76 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15218, 71.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 28.5 minutes. Approximately 35.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15218 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.3% work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.6% of 15218 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.6% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.5% |
| Information | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 14.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 2.7% |