15234 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15234 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 3.11 square miles and serves a population of 14,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15234
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 $179,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.
Median household income is $72,721. 33% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
14,249
population
3.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15234 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15234
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15228 Pittsburgh (1.2 mi)
15226 Pittsburgh (2 mi)
15216 Pittsburgh (2.5 mi)
15227 Pittsburgh (2.6 mi)
15243 Pittsburgh (2.8 mi)
15236 Pittsburgh (2.8 mi)
15210 Pittsburgh (3.1 mi)
15102 Bethel Park (3.4 mi)
15220 Pittsburgh (3.6 mi)
15211 Pittsburgh (4.1 mi)
15241 Pittsburgh (4.2 mi)
15203 Pittsburgh (4.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 14,249 |
| Population density | 4,582 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3709 |
| Longitude | -80.0221 |
| 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 | 33.5% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
14,249
Population
4,582
People per sq mi
42.3
Median age
$72,721
Median household income
$41,180
Per capita income
$179,400
Median home value
$973
Median monthly rent
70.4%
Home ownership
7.7%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
4,803
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
254
Under 5
264
503
5–9
524
360
10–14
376
316
15–19
330
274
20–24
286
1,184
25–34
1,235
1,035
35–44
1,079
616
45–54
643
591
55–59
616
425
60–64
443
732
65–74
764
525
75–84
548
160
85+
166
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,497 | 17.5% |
| 18 and over | 11,752 | 82.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,895 | 20.3% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.2%
Two or more races
5%
Asian
4%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Black or African American
2.8%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,398 | 84.2% |
| Two or more races | 739 | 5% |
| Asian | 588 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 470 | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 416 | 2.8% |
| Other race | 108 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.5% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.2% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.4% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
4.7%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
13.9%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
19.8%
$150k–$200k
11.1%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.1% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $72,721 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
6.2%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
30.9%
$200k–$300k
28.8%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
3.1%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,400 |
| Median rent / month | $973 |
| Owner occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter occupied | 29.6% |
| Vacant | 7.3% |
| Single-family detached | 66.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.46 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 2.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 33.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 11.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.3% |
| Electricity | 11.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,677 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 561 | 9.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,193 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,711 | 27.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,221 | 19.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,112 | 34.4% |
| Average household size | 2.30 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 29.4% |
| Married | 50.1% | 46.1% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 13.0% |
| Divorced | 10.7% | 9.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.3%
Some HS, no diploma
4.9%
HS graduate
29.0%
Some college, no degree
14.9%
Associate's degree
13.3%
Bachelor's degree
24.4%
Graduate / professional
12.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 142 | 5.0% |
| Kindergarten | 278 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,299 | 46.2% |
| High school | 447 | 15.9% |
| College / grad school | 646 | 23.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
14.0%
Finance & real estate
11.4%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.5%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
5.4%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Public administration
2.1%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.0% |
| Service | 18.7% |
| Sales & office | 22.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 11.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.3% |
| Government | 7.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 62.4% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 10.0% |
| Walk | 3.2% |
| Work from home | 12.5% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.8 |
Poverty
All people
7.7%
Under 18 years
5.4%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
3.5%
Female-led households
19.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.0% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.7% |
| Cancer | 7.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.3% |
| Binge drinking | 19.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 32.9% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.8% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 9.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.8% |
| Visited dentist | 70.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 873 | 7.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 7.8% |
| 18–64 years | 7.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 77.9% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 4.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,731 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 608 | 4.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 351 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 86 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,151 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,069 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,225 | 78.8% |
| Foreign born | 82 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,098 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 624 | 56.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,946 | 20.7% |
| French | 1,620 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 378 | 2.7% |
| Irish | 242 | 1.7% |
| English | 146 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 110 | 0.8% |
| German | 39 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 12 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 92.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15234
What city is ZIP code 15234 in?
ZIP code 15234 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15234 in?
ZIP code 15234 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15234?
The median home value in ZIP code 15234 is $179,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 15234?
ZIP code 15234 has an estimated population of 14,249 residents, with a density of 4,577 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15234?
The median household income in ZIP code 15234 is $72,721, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15234 in?
ZIP code 15234 observes the EST timezone.