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Population and households in ZIP 15131
Household size in ZIP 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.22 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.98 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15131 is a place of small households, averaging 1.98 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 2.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 17 have smaller households.
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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 52.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 49.4 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.0 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 15131 skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.8 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only three 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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.6% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.7% of households in ZIP 15131, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 15131
Renters in ZIP 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.9% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in ZIP 15131 rent their homes (32.0%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.9% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southeast. The renter share is up 12.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 15131: 5.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15131 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest 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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $683 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $715 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $795 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $969 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$286 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15131 costs $969 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $286 a month from 2006–10, a 42% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.0% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the center.
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 15131
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.7% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 15131 than nationally: 30.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.5% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 15131: 96.6% 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 2.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 15131 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 15131
| Period | ZIP 15131 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 15131 is close to the national rate: 6.0% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Pittsburgh area (5.0%). 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 15131 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 15131 | 1.98 | 53.0 | 6.7% | 32.0% | 5.7% | 1958 | $969 | 30.0% | 96.6% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 15132 | 2.14 | 42.3 | 18.9% | 48.7% | 17.3% | 1947 | $936 | 11.4% | 86.3% | 11.0% |
| ZIP 15047 | 2.05 | 50.2 | 14.1% | 18.1% | 12.1% | 1950 | $1,037 | 20.8% | 93.5% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 15137 | 2.23 | 46.3 | 16.7% | 32.7% | 10.2% | 1961 | $1,004 | 23.3% | 92.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 15135 | 2.42 | 50.6 | 10.0% | 17.9% | 15.1% | 1958 | $1,079 | 29.8% | 96.6% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 15035 | 1.95 | 47.5 | 9.2% | 34.3% | 8.4% | 1955 | $800 | 22.0% | 95.7% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 15028 | 2.00 | 59.7 | 2.0% | 8.3% | 3.7% | 1953 | $950 | 15.6% | 93.1% | 6.4% |
| ZIP 15133 | 2.18 | 43.4 | 10.4% | 21.1% | 10.5% | 1951 | $917 | 18.3% | 92.9% | 10.7% |
| ZIP 15110 | 2.46 | 41.2 | 26.4% | 53.1% | 27.8% | 1945 | $816 | 11.4% | 91.7% | 9.0% |
| ZIP 15148 | 1.95 | 40.1 | 16.9% | 58.9% | 19.6% | 1955 | $889 | 15.8% | 87.8% | 9.5% |
| ZIP 15615 | 2.20 | 50.4 | 7.1% | 6.7% | 12.3% | 1950 | $1,301 | 20.6% | 91.5% | 1.2% |
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 15131. 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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