15229 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15229 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 4.05 square miles and serves a population of 15,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15229
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 $221,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $79,984.
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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 42% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,408
population
4.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15237 Pittsburgh (2.1 mi)
15202 Pittsburgh (2.3 mi)
15214 Pittsburgh (2.6 mi)
15212 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi)
15209 Pittsburgh (3.8 mi)
15233 Pittsburgh (3.9 mi)
15225 Pittsburgh (4.1 mi)
15223 Pittsburgh (4.4 mi)
15204 Pittsburgh (4.5 mi)
15116 Glenshaw (4.6 mi)
15136 Mc Kees Rocks (5 mi)
15201 Pittsburgh (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,408 |
| Population density | 3,804 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.5173 |
| 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 | 31.8% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
15,408
Population
3,804
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$79,984
Median household income
$40,766
Per capita income
$221,400
Median home value
$1,074
Median monthly rent
74.2%
Home ownership
9.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
5,028
Housing units
41.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
642
Under 5
726
440
5–9
498
282
10–14
319
249
15–19
281
409
20–24
463
1,202
25–34
1,360
1,034
35–44
1,170
834
45–54
943
352
55–59
399
595
60–64
674
703
65–74
796
323
75–84
366
163
85+
185
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,290 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,118 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,536 | 16.5% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.3%
Two or more races
4.1%
Black or African American
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Asian
2%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,713 | 86.3% |
| Two or more races | 648 | 4.1% |
| Black or African American | 631 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 474 | 3% |
| Asian | 322 | 2% |
| Other race | 86 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.8% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 28.3% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 4.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
3.0%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
6.5%
$25k–$35k
5.7%
$35k–$50k
9.4%
$50k–$75k
19.5%
$75k–$100k
14.0%
$100k–$150k
20.5%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k+
8.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.7% |
| $200k+ | 8.4% |
| Median income | $79,984 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
6.0%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
21.0%
$200k–$300k
31.6%
$300k–$500k
22.6%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,074 |
| Owner occupied | 74.2% |
| Renter occupied | 25.8% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 68.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 26.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 84.4% |
| Electricity | 13.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,156 | 50.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 345 | 5.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,068 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,686 | 27.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,859 | 29.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,907 | 30.5% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.7% | 27.3% |
| Married | 54.8% | 49.2% |
| Separated | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 5.0% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
28.0%
Some college, no degree
15.6%
Associate's degree
11.6%
Bachelor's degree
25.4%
Graduate / professional
16.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 41.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 319 | 11.7% |
| Kindergarten | 259 | 9.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,067 | 39.0% |
| High school | 443 | 16.2% |
| College / grad school | 649 | 23.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.4%
Professional & management
16.2%
Retail trade
12.7%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.3%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Other services
5.2%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Public administration
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 47.3% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 7.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.0% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 69.8% |
| Carpool | 8.4% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 17.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.1%
Under 18 years
14.5%
18 and over
7.7%
Married-couple families
4.8%
Female-led households
17.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.8% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.4% |
| Binge drinking | 21.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.1% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.8% |
| No health insurance | 8.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.7% |
| Teeth loss | 11.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 737 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 6.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 22.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.8% |
| Public insurance | 25.7% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,040 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 106 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 30 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 76 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,795 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 14,764 | 95.8% |
| Born in different state | 12,582 | 81.7% |
| Foreign born | 31 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 613 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 245 | 40.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,702 | 24% |
| French | 1,145 | 7.4% |
| English | 233 | 1.5% |
| Arab | 178 | 1.2% |
| Irish | 135 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 90 | 0.6% |
| German | 18 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.6% |
| Internet access | 93.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15229
What city is ZIP code 15229 in?
ZIP code 15229 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15229 in?
ZIP code 15229 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 15229?
ZIP code 15229 has an estimated population of 15,408 residents, with a density of 3,808 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15229?
The median home value in ZIP code 15229 is $221,400.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15229?
The median household income in ZIP code 15229 is $79,984, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15229 in?
ZIP code 15229 observes the EST timezone.