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Population and households in ZIP 15104
Household size in ZIP 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.34 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.31 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.08 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 15104 are small: just 2.24 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.34, in line with the national trend.
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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 15104 are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in the wider Pittsburgh area, where the median age is 43.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, in line with the national trend.
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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.4% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 15104: 20.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 3.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher 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 15104
Renters in ZIP 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 54.8% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.9% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 56.6% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 15104 rent: 56.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among owners, 58.2% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.9 points from 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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in ZIP 15104: 21.0% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 5.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1939 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1941 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1941 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1945 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 15104 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1945, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the south. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 have older homes.
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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $519 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $448 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $649 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $709 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 15104 runs $709 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $190 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.1% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 15104
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 15104: 12.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.1 points, in line with the national trend. Only 12 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower share of college graduates.
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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.8% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.1% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 15104 is a bit above the national rate: 91.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (95.0%). The share with a diploma has risen 7.3 points since 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 15104
| Period | ZIP 15104 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.0% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.8% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 15104: 17.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only two of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 15104 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 15104 | 2.24 | 41.2 | 20.9% | 56.6% | 21.0% | 1945 | $709 | 12.6% | 91.1% | 17.8% |
| ZIP 15112 | 2.39 | 33.6 | 28.1% | 56.5% | 17.0% | 1950 | $816 | 21.8% | 97.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 15218 | 2.02 | 40.6 | 9.0% | 44.1% | 9.7% | 1945 | $1,144 | 53.0% | 98.3% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 15221 | 2.17 | 40.6 | 18.8% | 54.5% | 13.2% | 1953 | $940 | 39.4% | 94.5% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 15145 | 2.06 | 46.7 | 15.0% | 60.9% | 12.0% | 1951 | $825 | 21.4% | 89.6% | 13.2% |
| ZIP 15120 | 2.12 | 42.9 | 12.1% | 37.4% | 12.6% | 1951 | $863 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 15110 | 2.46 | 41.2 | 26.4% | 53.1% | 27.8% | 1945 | $816 | 11.4% | 91.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 15122 | 2.36 | 44.8 | 9.9% | 20.5% | 9.5% | 1959 | $904 | 24.2% | 93.6% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 15148 | 1.95 | 40.1 | 16.9% | 58.9% | 19.6% | 1955 | $889 | 15.8% | 87.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 15035 | 1.95 | 47.5 | 9.2% | 34.3% | 8.4% | 1955 | $800 | 22.0% | 95.7% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 15137 | 2.23 | 46.3 | 16.7% | 32.7% | 10.2% | 1961 | $1,004 | 23.3% | 92.3% | 2.5% |
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 15104. 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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