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Population and households in ZIP 15021
Household size in ZIP 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.46 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.32 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15021 is a place of small households, averaging 2.32 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.49 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the center.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.7 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.5 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.6 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.3, ZIP 15021 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 43.7 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in ZIP 15021 (10.2%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. Locally, though, single parents are more common here than in the wider Pittsburgh area (8.8%). The single-parent share is up 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 15021
Renters in ZIP 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.0% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.5% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.0% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 15021 is largely a place of homeowners: only 19.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 48.1% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in ZIP 15021: 12.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 3.1 points, even as the national rate fell.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1959 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 15021 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $582 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $699 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $795 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $823 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$240 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 15021 pays $823 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $240 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.8% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only 48 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower rents.
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 15021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.2% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.2% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 15021: 19.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 15021 has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.6% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.7% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 15021 is a bit above the national rate: 91.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider Pittsburgh area (95.0%). The share with a diploma is up 3.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 15021
| Period | ZIP 15021 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 15021 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 15021 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 15021 | 2.32 | 46.3 | 10.2% | 19.8% | 12.5% | 1960 | $823 | 19.2% | 91.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 15054 | 2.39 | 31.9 | 13.8% | 23.5% | 19.0% | 1950 | $1,188 | 21.9% | 78.5% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 15078 | 2.38 | 47.0 | 9.0% | 19.6% | 14.0% | 1961 | $982 | 20.6% | 89.8% | 0.3% |
| ZIP 15053 | 2.35 | 48.2 | 1.1% | 11.2% | 11.1% | 1963 | $760 | 15.3% | 92.6% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 15004 | 2.38 | 50.2 | 8.0% | 18.9% | 12.9% | 1963 | $938 | 20.3% | 92.2% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 15019 | 2.37 | 49.7 | 6.1% | 12.7% | 11.4% | 1969 | $871 | 23.1% | 92.6% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 15060 | 2.11 | 51.4 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 28.2% | 1964 | $746 | 11.5% | 94.2% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 26035 | 2.52 | 41.7 | 3.3% | 9.5% | 3.9% | 1974 | $722 | 12.6% | 94.4% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 26062 | 2.17 | 45.8 | 9.9% | 28.9% | 7.9% | 1960 | $776 | 23.5% | 94.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 15312 | 2.35 | 46.3 | 10.5% | 14.2% | 14.5% | 1966 | $970 | 20.2% | 93.8% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 15340 | 2.16 | 57.4 | 6.1% | 11.2% | 4.7% | 1973 | $912 | 38.8% | 93.5% | 1.3% |
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 15021. 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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