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Population and households in ZIP 15101
Household size in ZIP 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.51 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 15101 run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Even so, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where it has 2.30 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.57, as it has 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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.6 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.7 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.5 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.0 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 15101 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has dropped from 45.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 15101: 5.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 15101 has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 15101
Renters in ZIP 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.7% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 15101 is largely a place of homeowners: only 17.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About four in ten owners (41.1%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has risen 3.8 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 15101: 7.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, 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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1974 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 15101 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1974 against 1980. Still, homes here are newer than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $757 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $945 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,057 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,525 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$768 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15101 costs $1,525 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area overall ($1,162). Rent has climbed $768 a month since 2006–10, up 101%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.1% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 15101
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.4% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 48.1% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 61.1% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 15101 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (61.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 14.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the south.
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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.1% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.6% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.2% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 15101: 98.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only 24 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 15101
| Period | ZIP 15101 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.8% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 15101 has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 46 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 15101 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 15101 | 2.54 | 44.5 | 5.6% | 17.3% | 7.0% | 1974 | $1,525 | 61.1% | 98.2% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 15116 | 2.42 | 47.6 | 5.1% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,274 | 47.5% | 97.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15237 | 2.38 | 44.8 | 4.0% | 24.0% | 6.5% | 1974 | $1,544 | 60.2% | 97.6% | 3.5% |
| ZIP 15044 | 2.58 | 47.1 | 5.0% | 9.3% | 6.9% | 1987 | $1,547 | 59.4% | 98.9% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 15223 | 2.03 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 37.6% | 7.3% | 1951 | $1,134 | 29.2% | 95.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 15209 | 2.19 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 25.4% | 9.7% | 1953 | $1,443 | 38.8% | 95.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 15229 | 2.40 | 39.8 | 8.5% | 29.4% | 3.9% | 1964 | $1,286 | 47.8% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 15051 | 2.44 | 48.7 | 5.7% | 16.9% | 9.5% | 1959 | $1,354 | 60.2% | 95.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 15215 | 2.41 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 1954 | $1,918 | 60.9% | 94.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15238 | 2.43 | 46.9 | 8.9% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,581 | 73.8% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 15007 | 2.77 | 37.3 | 8.6% | 23.7% | 11.8% | 1979 | $1,728 | 68.6% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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 15101. 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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