15220 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15220 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 4.73 square miles and serves a population of 18,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15220
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $199,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $78,486. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
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. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
18,535
population
4.73
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15216 Pittsburgh (1.2 mi)
15211 Pittsburgh (2 mi)
15226 Pittsburgh (2.2 mi)
15204 Pittsburgh (2.7 mi)
15233 Pittsburgh (3.1 mi)
15250 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15258 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15251 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15257 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15255 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15254 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
15252 Pittsburgh (3.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,535 |
| Population density | 3,919 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.73 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4182 |
| Longitude | -80.0491 |
| 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 | 33.4% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
18,535
Population
3,919
People per sq mi
38.0
Median age
$78,486
Median household income
$45,035
Per capita income
$199,700
Median home value
$1,184
Median monthly rent
54.6%
Home ownership
7.0%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
5,620
Housing units
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
594
Under 5
605
455
5–9
462
373
10–14
380
282
15–19
287
271
20–24
275
2,059
25–34
2,094
1,400
35–44
1,424
808
45–54
821
596
55–59
606
712
60–64
725
906
65–74
922
521
75–84
530
212
85+
215
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,177 | 17.1% |
| 18 and over | 15,358 | 82.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,306 | 17.8% |
| Median age | 38.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
67.8%
Asian
15.8%
Two or more races
6%
Black or African American
5.9%
Hispanic or Latino
3.5%
Other race
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,026 | 67.8% |
| Asian | 3,041 | 15.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,152 | 6% |
| Black or African American | 1,137 | 5.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 675 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 179 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.4% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.2% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
3.9%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
18.2%
$100k–$150k
18.0%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
6.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 6.1% |
| Median income | $78,486 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
11.0%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
19.8%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
15.7%
$500k–$1M
1.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,184 |
| Owner occupied | 54.6% |
| Renter occupied | 45.4% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 54.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 19.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.16 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 17.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 21.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 20.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 51.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 8.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.4% |
| Electricity | 16.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,584 | 39.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 689 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,132 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,669 | 29.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,031 | 22.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,444 | 26.9% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 31.3% |
| Married | 49.4% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
3.3%
HS graduate
21.3%
Some college, no degree
16.5%
Associate's degree
8.3%
Bachelor's degree
29.3%
Graduate / professional
20.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 49.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 332 | 12.3% |
| Kindergarten | 184 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,234 | 45.7% |
| High school | 315 | 11.7% |
| College / grad school | 636 | 23.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Professional & management
20.1%
Finance & real estate
13.2%
Retail trade
9.4%
Manufacturing
5.6%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Construction
3.2%
Public administration
2.8%
Information
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 56.0% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 9.0% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 61.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 6.6% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 21.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.0%
Under 18 years
7.0%
18 and over
7.0%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
13.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.8% |
| Retirement income | 18.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 29.8% |
| High blood pressure | 30.0% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.1% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 21.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 69.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 808 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 8.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.7% |
| Public insurance | 27.8% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,336 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 1,253 | 7.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 98 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 554 | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 363 | 2.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 15,146 | 81.7% |
| Born in same state | 15,092 | 81.4% |
| Born in different state | 13,084 | 70.6% |
| Foreign born | 54 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,389 | 18.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 675 | 19.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,302 | 17.8% |
| French | 873 | 4.7% |
| Arab | 601 | 3.2% |
| Irish | 268 | 1.4% |
| English | 94 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 81 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 40 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 25 | 0.1% |
| German | 13 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.0% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15220
What city is ZIP code 15220 in?
ZIP code 15220 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15220 in?
ZIP code 15220 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15220?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 15220?
ZIP code 15220 has an estimated population of 18,535 residents, with a density of 3,919 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15220?
The median home value in ZIP code 15220 is $199,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15220?
The median household income in ZIP code 15220 is $78,486, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15220 in?
ZIP code 15220 observes the EST timezone.