15205 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15205 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 11.68 square miles and serves a population of 23,946 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15205
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 $161,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
Median household income is $70,723.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,946
population
11.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15205 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15205
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15205. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15276 Pittsburgh (0.9 mi)
15106 Carnegie (2 mi)
15136 Mc Kees Rocks (2.5 mi)
15204 Pittsburgh (2.9 mi)
15220 Pittsburgh (3.3 mi)
15142 Presto (3.5 mi)
15275 Pittsburgh (3.9 mi)
15216 Pittsburgh (4.4 mi)
15233 Pittsburgh (4.4 mi)
15243 Pittsburgh (4.5 mi)
15225 Pittsburgh (4.9 mi)
15211 Pittsburgh (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,946 |
| Population density | 2,050 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 11.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4351 |
| Longitude | -80.1087 |
| 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 | 38.9% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
23,946
Population
2,050
People per sq mi
38.2
Median age
$70,723
Median household income
$43,711
Per capita income
$161,900
Median home value
$1,147
Median monthly rent
56.7%
Home ownership
11.7%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unemployment
7,126
Housing units
39.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
747
Under 5
818
567
5–9
620
515
10–14
564
475
15–19
520
666
20–24
729
2,087
25–34
2,286
1,603
35–44
1,755
1,257
45–54
1,377
640
55–59
700
969
60–64
1,062
1,300
65–74
1,423
404
75–84
442
200
85+
220
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,583 | 19.1% |
| 18 and over | 19,363 | 80.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,989 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.3%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
4.6%
Asian
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,824 | 76.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,633 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 1,128 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 1,088 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 738 | 3% |
| Other race | 235 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.9% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.0% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
6.8%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
18.2%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
17.1%
$150k–$200k
8.9%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $70,723 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.0%
$50k–$100k
12.9%
$100k–$150k
24.7%
$150k–$200k
25.6%
$200k–$300k
19.2%
$300k–$500k
10.8%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $161,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,147 |
| Owner occupied | 56.7% |
| Renter occupied | 43.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 48.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.4% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 14.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 30.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.0% |
| 3 or more | 10.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 76.3% |
| Electricity | 21.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,236 | 37.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 937 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,276 | 20.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,751 | 33.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,398 | 21.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,964 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.1% | 38.1% |
| Married | 48.0% | 40.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.4%
Some HS, no diploma
3.2%
HS graduate
25.8%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
25.9%
Graduate / professional
13.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 421 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 276 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,720 | 40.6% |
| High school | 839 | 19.8% |
| College / grad school | 976 | 23.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Professional & management
12.3%
Retail trade
11.9%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Construction
6.2%
Other services
4.7%
Wholesale trade
3.4%
Information
2.6%
Public administration
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.5% |
| Service | 12.7% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 9.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.2% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 6.4% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 11.6% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
11.7%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
10.1%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.8% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| High blood pressure | 28.5% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.3% |
| No physical activity | 20.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.3% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,213 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 11.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.9% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,381 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 585 | 2.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 141 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 230 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 204 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,319 | 93.2% |
| Born in same state | 22,276 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 18,832 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 43 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,627 | 6.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 599 | 36.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,343 | 18.1% |
| French | 2,057 | 8.6% |
| Arab | 664 | 2.8% |
| Irish | 193 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 105 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 97 | 0.4% |
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.8% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15205
What city is ZIP code 15205 in?
ZIP code 15205 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15205 in?
ZIP code 15205 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15205?
The median home value in ZIP code 15205 is $161,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 15205?
ZIP code 15205 has an estimated population of 23,946 residents, with a density of 2,050 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15205?
The median household income in ZIP code 15205 is $70,723, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15205 in?
ZIP code 15205 observes the EST timezone.