15216 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15216 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 3.44 square miles and serves a population of 22,134 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15216
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 $171,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
Median household income is $76,185.
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 high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,134
population
3.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15216 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15216
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15226 Pittsburgh (1.1 mi)
15220 Pittsburgh (1.2 mi)
15211 Pittsburgh (2 mi)
15234 Pittsburgh (2.5 mi)
15228 Pittsburgh (2.5 mi)
15210 Pittsburgh (2.7 mi)
15243 Pittsburgh (2.9 mi)
15255 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15251 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15254 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15250 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15252 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,134 |
| Population density | 6,434 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4051 |
| Longitude | -80.0355 |
| 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 | 40.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
22,134
Population
6,434
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$76,185
Median household income
$45,766
Per capita income
$171,100
Median home value
$1,044
Median monthly rent
63.4%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
7,508
Housing units
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
615
Under 5
626
563
5–9
574
574
10–14
585
594
15–19
604
504
20–24
514
1,918
25–34
1,954
1,729
35–44
1,760
1,153
45–54
1,175
721
55–59
734
789
60–64
804
1,089
65–74
1,108
382
75–84
390
334
85+
341
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,412 | 19.9% |
| 18 and over | 17,722 | 80.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,644 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.5%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Other race
2%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,381 | 80.5% |
| Black or African American | 2,142 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 793 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 699 | 3.1% |
| Other race | 454 | 2% |
| Asian | 330 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.1% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
16.8%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $76,185 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.7%
$50k–$100k
14.4%
$100k–$150k
24.5%
$150k–$200k
20.9%
$200k–$300k
19.9%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $171,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,044 |
| Owner occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter occupied | 36.6% |
| Vacant | 9.4% |
| Single-family detached | 64.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 18.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 50.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 45.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 6.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.3% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,815 | 37.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 9.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,418 | 23.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,922 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,395 | 23.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,770 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.17 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.7% | 37.7% |
| Married | 43.1% | 41.8% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 8.0% | 10.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.9%
HS graduate
24.4%
Some college, no degree
13.7%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
28.7%
Graduate / professional
18.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 47.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 255 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 256 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 1,709 | 37.8% |
| High school | 1,093 | 24.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,207 | 26.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.1%
Professional & management
13.9%
Retail trade
11.5%
Finance & real estate
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Construction
4.6%
Other services
4.6%
Public administration
2.5%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.1% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 8.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.6% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 65.4% |
| Carpool | 5.6% |
| Public transit | 9.1% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Work from home | 16.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
9.0%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
2.5%
Female-led households
17.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 27.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 24.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.6% |
| Binge drinking | 21.9% |
| No physical activity | 18.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.4% |
| Depression | 23.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,194 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 33.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.1% |
| Public insurance | 30.9% |
| No insurance | 3.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,893 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 388 | 1.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 135 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 74 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 129 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,202 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 20,955 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 16,708 | 75.5% |
| Foreign born | 247 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 932 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 470 | 50.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,780 | 21.6% |
| French | 1,969 | 8.9% |
| Arab | 593 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 317 | 1.4% |
| Norwegian | 159 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 158 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 117 | 0.5% |
| German | 94 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 49 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 92.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15216
What city is ZIP code 15216 in?
ZIP code 15216 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15216 in?
ZIP code 15216 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15216?
47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15216?
The median home value in ZIP code 15216 is $171,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 15216?
ZIP code 15216 has an estimated population of 22,134 residents, with a density of 6,440 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15216?
The median household income in ZIP code 15216 is $76,185, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15216 in?
ZIP code 15216 observes the EST timezone.