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Allegheny County
East Pittsburgh, PA
15112
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.
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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
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
$42,250
Median household income
22.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 777 24.4% 18 and over 2,408 75.6% 65 and over 443 13.9% Median age 35.6 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
51.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 1,655 51.2% White 1,313 40.7% Two or more races 214 6.6% Hispanic or Latino 45 1.4% Asian 3 0.1%
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%
Range % of households 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% Median income $42,250
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,000 Median rent / month $811 Owner occupied 41.3% Renter occupied 58.7% Vacant 19.9% Single-family detached 50.0% Large apartment buildings 4.8% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 5.2 Avg household size (owned) 2.52
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.3% 2000–2009 0.8% 1990–1999 9.7% 1980–1989 6.4% 1970–1979 8.2% 1960–1969 9.0% 1950–1959 17.6% 1940–1949 11.6% 1939 or earlier 34.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.3% 1 bedroom 19.6% 2 bedrooms 37.3% 3 bedrooms 31.1% 4 bedrooms 7.3% 5+ bedrooms 2.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 20.7% 1 vehicle 55.8% 2 vehicles 16.6% 3 or more 6.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 81.3% Electricity 14.1% Propane / LP gas 4.2% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 258 17.4% Cohabiting couple 62 4.2% Male householder, no spouse 508 34.2% Female householder, no spouse 657 44.2% Households with children under 18 385 25.9% Households with seniors (65+) 390 26.3% Average household size 2.14
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 55.6% 54.4% Married 23.2% 21.1% Separated 0.1% 2.0% Widowed 2.4% 3.9% Divorced 18.8% 18.6%
Education
Some college, no degree
28.2%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 98.1% Bachelor's or higher 22.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 75 9.4% Kindergarten 4 0.5% Elementary school 406 50.9% High school 91 11.4% College / grad school 221 27.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
38.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.4%
Professional & management
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Public administration
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 34.8% Service 33.1% Sales & office 13.2% Natural resources & construction 9.4% Production & transportation 9.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.9% Government 9.9% Self-employed 7.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 63.8% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 9.5% Walk 2.0% Work from home 15.9% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
20.8%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 22.0% Retirement income 13.9% Supplemental Security 15.3% Cash public assistance 3.8% Food stamps / SNAP 34.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.6% High blood pressure 35.3% High cholesterol 30.4% Diabetes 11.9% Heart disease 7.2% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 11.2% Arthritis 29.7% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 8.3% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.1% Binge drinking 18.5% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.2% Depression 23.4% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 60.9% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 17.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 166 6.9%
Disability % Any disability 16.9% Under 18 0.8% 18–64 years 18.8% 65 and over 37.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.1% Public insurance 57.3% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,960 92.9% Spanish 41 1.4% Other Indo-European 31 1.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 0.3% Other languages 2 0.1%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 3,159 99.2% Born in same state 3,111 97.7% Born in different state 2,740 86.0% Foreign born 48 1.5% Naturalized citizen 26 0.8% Not a US citizen 24 92.3%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 340 10.7% French 162 5.1% Arab 63 2% English 11 0.3%
Ancestry Count % German 9 0.3% Norwegian 9 0.3% Irish 7 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.6% Internet access 91.8%
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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