15235 ZIP Code — Pittsburgh, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15235 is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 14.81 square miles and serves a population of 34,383 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15235
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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.
Median household income is $59,612. 40% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,383
population
14.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15235
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Acceptable |
| Pittsburgh | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15221 Pittsburgh (2.3 mi)
15147 Verona (2.4 mi)
15145 Turtle Creek (3.4 mi)
15208 Pittsburgh (3.5 mi)
15112 East Pittsburgh (3.6 mi)
15218 Pittsburgh (3.8 mi)
15206 Pittsburgh (4 mi)
15104 Braddock (4.2 mi)
15139 Oakmont (4.3 mi)
15217 Pittsburgh (4.9 mi)
15232 Pittsburgh (5 mi)
15239 Pittsburgh (5.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,383 |
| Population density | 2,322 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4601 |
| Longitude | -79.8360 |
| 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 | 40.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
34,383
Population
2,322
People per sq mi
43.1
Median age
$59,612
Median household income
$34,712
Per capita income
$121,900
Median home value
$1,020
Median monthly rent
73.2%
Home ownership
12.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
12,660
Housing units
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
816
Under 5
1,035
1,004
5–9
1,274
762
10–14
967
788
15–19
1,000
731
20–24
928
1,856
25–34
2,356
1,906
35–44
2,419
1,823
45–54
2,314
884
55–59
1,121
1,129
60–64
1,433
2,025
65–74
2,569
1,012
75–84
1,285
417
85+
529
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,956 | 20.2% |
| 18 and over | 27,427 | 79.8% |
| 65 and over | 7,837 | 22.8% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
50%
Black or African American
39.8%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.2%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,638 | 50% |
| Black or African American | 14,048 | 39.8% |
| Two or more races | 2,115 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 910 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 427 | 1.2% |
| Asian | 129 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 26 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 40.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 38.3% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 2.8% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
7.6%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $59,612 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
27.4%
$100k–$150k
30.7%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
12.1%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $121,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,020 |
| Owner occupied | 73.2% |
| Renter occupied | 26.8% |
| Vacant | 7.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 2.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 35.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 14.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 86.1% |
| Electricity | 11.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,582 | 36.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,374 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,504 | 16.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,061 | 39.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,760 | 24.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,028 | 38.8% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| Married | 46.2% | 36.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.9%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
29.1%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
11.3%
Bachelor's degree
21.8%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 602 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 475 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 3,086 | 45.6% |
| High school | 1,330 | 19.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,269 | 18.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Retail trade
12.4%
Finance & real estate
11.4%
Professional & management
10.6%
Manufacturing
8.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Other services
5.7%
Public administration
5.0%
Construction
4.5%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
0.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.9% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.3% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.9% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 8.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 13.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 30.9 |
Poverty
All people
12.4%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
10.5%
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
20.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.1% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.8% |
| Binge drinking | 17.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.9% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.4% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 81.0% |
| Visited dentist | 67.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,249 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.7% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.8% |
| Public insurance | 43.1% |
| No insurance | 3.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 32,532 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 255 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 27 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 123 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,337 | 97.0% |
| Born in same state | 33,069 | 96.2% |
| Born in different state | 28,991 | 84.3% |
| Foreign born | 268 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,046 | 3.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 698 | 66.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,147 | 9.2% |
| French | 3,013 | 8.8% |
| Arab | 827 | 2.4% |
| English | 356 | 1% |
| Irish | 254 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 60 | 0.2% |
| German | 27 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.1% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15235
What city is ZIP code 15235 in?
ZIP code 15235 is primarily assigned to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15235 in?
ZIP code 15235 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15235 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 15235 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15235?
The median home value in ZIP code 15235 is $121,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 15235?
ZIP code 15235 has an estimated population of 34,383 residents, with a density of 2,321 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15235?
The median household income in ZIP code 15235 is $59,612, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15235 in?
ZIP code 15235 observes the EST timezone.