15227 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15227 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 6.11 square miles and serves a population of 29,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15227
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $156,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
Median household income is $70,216. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,383
population
6.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15227 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15227
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15236 Pittsburgh (2 mi)
15210 Pittsburgh (2 mi)
15207 Pittsburgh (2.3 mi)
15234 Pittsburgh (2.6 mi)
15226 Pittsburgh (2.7 mi)
15203 Pittsburgh (3.1 mi)
15120 Homestead (3.8 mi)
15228 Pittsburgh (3.8 mi)
15216 Pittsburgh (3.8 mi)
15122 West Mifflin (3.9 mi)
15282 Pittsburgh (4.2 mi)
15211 Pittsburgh (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,383 |
| Population density | 4,809 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3779 |
| Longitude | -79.9730 |
| 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 | 39.5% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
29,383
Population
4,809
People per sq mi
41.3
Median age
$70,216
Median household income
$42,731
Per capita income
$156,800
Median home value
$837
Median monthly rent
72.2%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
3.3%
Unemployment
10,335
Housing units
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
786
Under 5
836
684
5–9
727
801
10–14
852
640
15–19
681
662
20–24
704
2,057
25–34
2,186
2,090
35–44
2,221
1,550
45–54
1,648
829
55–59
882
1,221
60–64
1,298
1,673
65–74
1,778
852
75–84
906
397
85+
422
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,680 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 23,703 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 6,028 | 20.5% |
| Median age | 41.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.8%
Asian
6.3%
Black or African American
5.9%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,185 | 80.8% |
| Asian | 1,879 | 6.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,759 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,324 | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 558 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 189 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.5% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.2% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
12.7%
$100k–$150k
22.1%
$150k–$200k
6.5%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.5% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $70,216 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
14.8%
$100k–$150k
28.6%
$150k–$200k
22.1%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
7.4%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,800 |
| Median rent / month | $837 |
| Owner occupied | 72.2% |
| Renter occupied | 27.8% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 70.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 18.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 21.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 12.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 11.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 87.3% |
| Electricity | 9.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,303 | 40.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 970 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,093 | 23.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,777 | 28.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,050 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,224 | 32.1% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.4% | 28.7% |
| Married | 45.1% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 14.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
33.9%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.2%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 308 | 5.6% |
| Kindergarten | 313 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,265 | 41.2% |
| High school | 1,420 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,192 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.4%
Retail trade
11.3%
Finance & real estate
11.2%
Professional & management
10.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.5%
Construction
7.2%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
3.5%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.6% |
| Government | 9.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.8% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 6.7% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 13.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.3 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
18.8%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
30.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.5% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 22.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,714 | 7.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 38.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 4.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,761 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 1,469 | 5.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 65 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,108 | 4.0% |
| Other languages | 126 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,997 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 26,545 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 24,141 | 82.2% |
| Foreign born | 452 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,386 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,381 | 57.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,543 | 18.9% |
| French | 1,574 | 5.4% |
| Arab | 701 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 547 | 1.9% |
| English | 219 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 91 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 66 | 0.2% |
| German | 62 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.7% |
| Internet access | 89.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15227
What city is ZIP code 15227 in?
ZIP code 15227 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15227 in?
ZIP code 15227 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15227 have a large retiree population?
35% of households in ZIP code 15227 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15227?
The median home value in ZIP code 15227 is $156,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 15227?
ZIP code 15227 has an estimated population of 29,383 residents, with a density of 4,806 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15227?
The median household income in ZIP code 15227 is $70,216, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15227 in?
ZIP code 15227 observes the EST timezone.