15112 ZIP Code — East Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15112 is located in East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.84 square miles and serves a population of 3,185 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15112

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,000. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $42,250. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15112 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,185
population
0.84
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15112 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15112

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
East Pittsburgh Acceptable
East Pittsburgh Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
15145 Turtle Creek (0.9 mi) 15104 Braddock (1.3 mi) 15035 East Mc Keesport (2.4 mi) 15221 Pittsburgh (2.4 mi) 15137 North Versailles (2.5 mi) 15110 Duquesne (2.5 mi) 15148 Wilmerding (2.8 mi) 15218 Pittsburgh (3 mi) 15235 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi) 15120 Homestead (3.6 mi) 15208 Pittsburgh (4.4 mi) 15217 Pittsburgh (4.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 3,185
Population density 3,792 / sq mi
State FIPS 42
County FIPS 003
Geography
Land area 0.84 sq mi
Water area 0.00 sq mi
Latitude 40.4088
Longitude -79.8396
Timezone Eastern (ET)
Area code 412
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.0% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 7.4% 7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,185
Population
3,792
People per sq mi
35.6
Median age
$42,250
Median household income
$26,698
Per capita income
$83,000
Median home value
$811
Median monthly rent
41.3%
Home ownership
22.7%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
984
Housing units
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
103
Under 5
122
84
5–9
99
130
10–14
154
42
15–19
50
90
20–24
105
260
25–34
305
143
35–44
169
160
45–54
189
142
55–59
166
105
60–64
124
112
65–74
132
74
75–84
88
17
85+
20
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1877724.4%
18 and over2,40875.6%
65 and over44313.9%
Median age35.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.2%
White 40.7%
Two or more races 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Asian 0.1%
GroupCount%
Black or African American1,65551.2%
White1,31340.7%
Two or more races2146.6%
Hispanic or Latino451.4%
Asian30.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 62.9% 40.9% 39.8%
$50k – $100k 28.0% 29.6% 30.8%
$100k – $200k 8.7% 22.0% 22.4%
Over $200k 0.5% 7.4% 7.1%
Under $10k 6.6%
$10k–$15k 7.7%
$15k–$25k 10.0%
$25k–$35k 15.1%
$35k–$50k 14.6%
$50k–$75k 26.2%
$75k–$100k 8.1%
$100k–$150k 7.6%
$150k–$200k 3.3%
$200k+ 0.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$10k–$15k7.7%
$15k–$25k10.0%
$25k–$35k15.1%
$35k–$50k14.6%
$50k–$75k26.2%
$75k–$100k8.1%
$100k–$150k7.6%
$150k–$200k3.3%
$200k+0.7%
Median income$42,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%
$50k–$100k 49.8%
$100k–$150k 15.6%
$150k–$200k 6.8%
$200k–$300k 4.9%
$300k–$500k 1.6%
$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$83,000
Median rent / month$811
Owner occupied41.3%
Renter occupied58.7%
Vacant19.9%
Single-family detached50.0%
Large apartment buildings4.8%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.52

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.3%
2000–20090.8%
1990–19999.7%
1980–19896.4%
1970–19798.2%
1960–19699.0%
1950–195917.6%
1940–194911.6%
1939 or earlier34.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)2.3%
1 bedroom19.6%
2 bedrooms37.3%
3 bedrooms31.1%
4 bedrooms7.3%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle20.7%
1 vehicle55.8%
2 vehicles16.6%
3 or more6.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas81.3%
Electricity14.1%
Propane / LP gas4.2%
No fuel used0.3%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25817.4%
Cohabiting couple624.2%
Male householder, no spouse50834.2%
Female householder, no spouse65744.2%
Households with children under 1838525.9%
Households with seniors (65+)39026.3%
Average household size2.14

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married55.6%54.4%
Married23.2%21.1%
Separated0.1%2.0%
Widowed2.4%3.9%
Divorced18.8%18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%
Some HS, no diploma 0.5%
HS graduate 36.4%
Some college, no degree 28.2%
Associate's degree 11.3%
Bachelor's degree 15.3%
Graduate / professional 6.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher98.1%
Bachelor's or higher22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool759.4%
Kindergarten40.5%
Elementary school40650.9%
High school9111.4%
College / grad school22127.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.4%
Construction 10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%
Retail trade 9.1%
Professional & management 6.9%
Finance & real estate 6.7%
Public administration 5.6%
Manufacturing 4.9%
Transportation & utilities 4.7%
Other services 2.0%
Wholesale trade 1.2%
Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts34.8%
Service33.1%
Sales & office13.2%
Natural resources & construction9.4%
Production & transportation9.5%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector82.9%
Government9.9%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone63.8%
Carpool8.8%
Public transit9.5%
Walk2.0%
Work from home15.9%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)22.9

Poverty

All people 22.7%
Under 18 years 36.8%
18 and over 18.1%
Married-couple families 3.1%
Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security22.0%
Retirement income13.9%
Supplemental Security15.3%
Cash public assistance3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP34.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.6%
High blood pressure35.3%
High cholesterol30.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.6%
Asthma11.2%
Arthritis29.7%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease8.3%
Cancer6.8%
Behavior / access%
Smoking20.1%
Binge drinking18.5%
No physical activity26.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.2%
Depression23.4%
Fair or poor health16.9%
Poor mental health16.6%
Poor physical health11.8%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.2%
Visited dentist60.9%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss17.3%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1666.9%
Disability%
Any disability16.9%
Under 180.8%
18–64 years18.8%
65 and over37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.1%
Public insurance57.3%
No insurance7.1%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,96092.9%
Spanish411.4%
Other Indo-European311.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander80.3%
Other languages20.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)3,15999.2%
Born in same state3,11197.7%
Born in different state2,74086.0%
Foreign born481.5%
Naturalized citizen260.8%
Not a US citizen2492.3%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian34010.7%
French1625.1%
Arab632%
English110.3%
AncestryCount%
German90.3%
Norwegian90.3%
Irish70.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access46.6%
Internet access91.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15112

What city is ZIP code 15112 in?

ZIP code 15112 is primarily assigned to East Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15112 in?

ZIP code 15112 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15112 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 15112 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15112?

23% of residents in ZIP code 15112 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15112?

The median home value in ZIP code 15112 is $83,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15112?

The median household income in ZIP code 15112 is $42,250, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15112 in?

ZIP code 15112 observes the EST timezone.

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