15204 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15204 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 1.88 square miles and serves a population of 8,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15204

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 $101,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $52,142. SNAP benefit usage at 21% 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 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

8,276

population

1.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsburgh	Acceptable
Pittsburgh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15233 Pittsburgh (1.6 mi) 15220 Pittsburgh (2.7 mi) 15212 Pittsburgh (2.7 mi) 15136 Mc Kees Rocks (2.8 mi) 15205 Pittsburgh (2.9 mi) 15214 Pittsburgh (3 mi) 15211 Pittsburgh (3 mi) 15219 Pittsburgh (3.5 mi) 15252 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi) 15250 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi) 15251 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi) 15254 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,276
Population density	4,402 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.88 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.4558
Longitude	-80.0610
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	62.6%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

8,276

Population

4,402

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$52,142

Median household income

$28,468

Per capita income

$101,400

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

64.1%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

2,748

Housing units

27.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

272

Under 5

284

198

5–9

208

137

10–14

144

217

15–19

227

226

20–24

237

898

25–34

940

428

35–44

447

425

45–54

444

378

55–59

395

298

60–64

311

340

65–74

356

144

75–84

150

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,490	18.0%
18 and over	6,786	82.0%
65 and over	1,162	14.0%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.4%

Black or African American 42.4%

Two or more races 7.3%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Asian 2.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,794	44.4%
Black or African American	3,618	42.4%
Two or more races	623	7.3%
Hispanic or Latino	264	3.1%
Asian	201	2.4%
Other race	38	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.2%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 7.0%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	7.0%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$52,142

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 31.6%

$100k–$150k 30.8%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 4.1%

$300k–$500k 0.9%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,400
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	64.1%
Renter occupied	35.9%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	69.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.43

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.5%
1990–1999	0.7%
1980–1989	3.2%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	20.5%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	45.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	11.0%
2 bedrooms	25.3%
3 bedrooms	47.6%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.5%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	10.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.8%
Electricity	6.2%
Propane / LP gas	4.8%
Fuel oil	1.7%
No fuel used	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,349	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	193	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	642	18.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,277	36.9%
Households with children under 18	810	23.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	880	25.4%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	39.3%
Married	44.5%	38.9%
Separated	4.3%	0.7%
Widowed	2.6%	8.0%
Divorced	7.8%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 11.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	2.9%
Kindergarten	50	2.6%
Elementary school	569	29.3%
High school	421	21.6%
College / grad school	849	43.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Retail trade 12.1%

Professional & management 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Construction 6.7%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Public administration 5.2%

Other services 3.1%

Information 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.1%
Service	21.2%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.1%
Production & transportation	13.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	16.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	11.9%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	8.5%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 24.0%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	20.8%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	8.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	31.1%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	30.8%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	57.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	602	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	37.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.6%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,720	93.3%
Spanish	278	3.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	54	0.7%
Other languages	97	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,684	92.8%
Born in same state	7,654	92.5%
Born in different state	6,700	81.0%
Foreign born	30	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	592	7.2%
Not a US citizen	101	17.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,145	13.8%
Arab	284	3.4%
French	280	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.2%
German	8	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15204

What city is ZIP code 15204 in?

ZIP code 15204 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15204 in?

ZIP code 15204 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15204?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15204?

The median home value in ZIP code 15204 is $101,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 15204?

ZIP code 15204 has an estimated population of 8,276 residents, with a density of 4,402 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15204?

The median household income in ZIP code 15204 is $52,142, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15204 in?

ZIP code 15204 observes the EST timezone.