15222 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15222 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.89 square miles and serves a population of 5,418 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412/878.

About ZIP code 15222

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $472,800. Renters make up the majority at 83%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($115,298) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

5,418

population

0.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pittsburgh	Acceptable
Pittsburgh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15219 Pittsburgh (0.4 mi) 15290 Pittsburgh (0.4 mi) 15251 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15257 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15259 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15250 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15255 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15252 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15267 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15262 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15254 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi) 15265 Pittsburgh (0.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,418
Population density	6,088 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.89 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	40.4478
Longitude	-79.9935
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	412/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	21.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,418

Population

6,088

People per sq mi

31.3

Median age

$115,298

Median household income

$82,127

Per capita income

$472,800

Median home value

$1,872

Median monthly rent

16.8%

Home ownership

8.8%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

1,315

Housing units

75.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

397

15–19

400

421

20–24

423

686

25–34

690

437

35–44

439

121

45–54

122

118

55–59

118

145

60–64

146

228

65–74

230

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	2.8%
18 and over	5,265	97.2%
65 and over	616	11.4%
Median age	31.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.7%

Asian 11.2%

Black or African American 10.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,020	73.7%
Asian	609	11.2%
Black or African American	566	10.4%
Two or more races	221	4%
Hispanic or Latino	39	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.2%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	24.0%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.7%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	21.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.7%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 2.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 2.8%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 12.8%

$200k+ 22.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.7%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	2.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	2.8%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	20.8%
$150k–$200k	12.8%
$200k+	22.5%
Median income	$115,298

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 11.2%

$300k–$500k 39.3%

$500k–$1M 40.8%

$1M+ 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$472,800
Median rent / month	$1,872
Owner occupied	16.8%
Renter occupied	83.2%
Vacant	23.0%
Single-family detached	3.6%
Large apartment buildings	86.3%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	2.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	23.0%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	1.1%
1970–1979	2.4%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	43.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	11.9%
1 bedroom	56.5%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	3.8%
4 bedrooms	1.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.7%
1 vehicle	60.1%
2 vehicles	11.5%
3 or more	0.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.7%
Electricity	73.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.3%
No fuel used	1.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	20.9%
Cohabiting couple	330	11.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,092	38.8%
Female householder, no spouse	806	28.6%
Households with children under 18	109	3.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	458	16.3%
Average household size	1.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.7%	67.3%
Married	28.5%	23.0%
Separated	1.5%	0.4%
Widowed	0.4%	1.1%
Divorced	3.8%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 6.0%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 3.0%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 45.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.7%
Bachelor's or higher	75.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	1.2%
Kindergarten	22	1.3%
Elementary school	51	3.1%
High school	14	0.8%
College / grad school	1,544	93.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 23.9%

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Finance & real estate 14.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Retail trade 9.4%

Manufacturing 6.7%

Other services 3.7%

Information 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Construction 1.9%

Public administration 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	62.7%
Service	11.3%
Sales & office	23.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.0%
Production & transportation	1.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.5%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	27.7%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	8.6%
Walk	40.2%
Work from home	18.4%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.8

Poverty

All people 8.8%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	16.5%
Retirement income	12.3%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.7%
High blood pressure	22.4%
High cholesterol	21.6%
Diabetes	6.8%
Heart disease	3.9%
Stroke	1.8%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	17.2%
Kidney disease	1.9%
Pulmonary disease	3.8%
Cancer	4.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.6%
Binge drinking	23.3%
No physical activity	15.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	8.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	6.5%
No health insurance	7.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	86.7%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.2%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	6.1%
65 and over	7.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.1%
Public insurance	17.7%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,352	98.8%
Spanish	71	1.3%
Other Indo-European	18	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.2%
Other languages	43	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,919	90.8%
Born in same state	4,901	90.5%
Born in different state	2,815	52.0%
Foreign born	18	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	499	9.2%
Not a US citizen	156	31.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	971	17.9%
French	533	9.8%
Arab	126	2.3%
Irish	55	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	43	0.8%
English	37	0.7%
Dutch	31	0.6%
German	25	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	52.0%
Internet access	99.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15222

What city is ZIP code 15222 in?

ZIP code 15222 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15222 in?

ZIP code 15222 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15222 mostly rentals?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 15222 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15222?

76% 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 15222?

The median home value in ZIP code 15222 is $472,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15222?

The median household income in ZIP code 15222 is $115,298, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15222 in?

ZIP code 15222 observes the EST timezone.