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Population and households in ZIP 15005
Household size in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.46 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.22 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 15005 are small: just 2.22 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.0 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.1 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.5 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.6 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.5, ZIP 15005 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 45.0, as it has nationally. Only 14 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 15005: 3.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 15005
Renters in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 13.3% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 15005 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 13.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.7% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.5% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 15005: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 1.9 points, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15005 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $660 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $774 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $954 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$293 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15005 costs $954 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $293 a month from 2006–10, a 44% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 15005
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.1% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 15005 (38.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.8 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.8% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.8% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 15005: 98.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 6.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only eight of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 15005
| Period | ZIP 15005 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 15005 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged up 0.9 points, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 15005 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 15005 | 2.22 | 50.5 | 3.4% | 13.3% | 5.9% | 1965 | $954 | 38.1% | 98.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 15027 | 2.09 | 47.2 | 10.1% | 30.4% | 6.3% | 1961 | $900 | 23.5% | 94.8% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 15042 | 2.24 | 52.5 | 8.3% | 16.3% | 5.3% | 1974 | $1,390 | 30.1% | 94.9% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 15003 | 2.25 | 41.8 | 11.2% | 35.8% | 12.5% | 1944 | $1,010 | 25.7% | 95.6% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 15061 | 2.39 | 41.0 | 5.9% | 27.4% | 9.9% | 1965 | $890 | 30.0% | 97.3% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 15086 | 2.69 | 39.8 | 3.9% | 23.3% | 7.9% | 2009 | $2,332 | 80.5% | 97.5% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 15081 | 2.32 | 38.3 | 13.2% | 30.1% | 2.6% | 1966 | $988 | 37.9% | 97.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 15056 | 1.96 | 44.3 | 7.7% | 43.0% | 11.3% | 1938 | $959 | 37.2% | 98.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 15001 | 2.23 | 46.7 | 10.1% | 25.2% | 11.3% | 1962 | $1,068 | 30.3% | 95.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 15015 | 2.47 | 47.8 | 6.9% | 5.2% | 3.4% | 1967 | $701 | 72.9% | 97.3% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 16066 | 2.44 | 41.9 | 5.2% | 23.8% | 5.6% | 1995 | $1,638 | 65.7% | 98.2% | 3.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 15005. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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