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Population and households in ZIP 15139
Household size in ZIP 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.04 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.02 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15139 is a place of small households, averaging 2.04 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the west. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 45.2 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 49.4 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.3 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.1 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.1 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 15139 skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 45.2, 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.1% of households in ZIP 15139, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.6 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 15139
Renters in ZIP 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.5% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.5% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.2% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than four in ten households in ZIP 15139 rent their homes (44.2%), above the national share of 34.8%. More than a third of owners (35.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.4 points, 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 15139 than nationally: 7.7%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged up 0.7 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1950 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1959 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 15139 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1959, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $778 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $824 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $881 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,196 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$419 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 15139 pays $1,196 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $419 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.8% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under 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 15139
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.6% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.4% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.4% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 15139 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.4%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 14.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. ZIP 15139 has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.7% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.8% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.6% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 15139: 98.6% 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 4.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 11 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 15139
| Period | ZIP 15139 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.9% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.0% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.0%, unemployment in ZIP 15139 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. 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 15139 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 15139 | 2.04 | 44.1 | 7.1% | 44.2% | 7.7% | 1959 | $1,196 | 58.4% | 98.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 15147 | 2.25 | 47.9 | 13.5% | 27.9% | 13.3% | 1959 | $1,477 | 30.3% | 95.5% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 15238 | 2.43 | 46.9 | 8.9% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 1970 | $1,581 | 73.8% | 97.7% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 15049 | 1.93 | 58.6 | 4.7% | 18.5% | 8.3% | 1963 | $964 | 24.1% | 94.0% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 15144 | 2.05 | 50.2 | 5.2% | 27.4% | 8.0% | 1952 | $902 | 30.0% | 96.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 15051 | 2.44 | 48.7 | 5.7% | 16.9% | 9.5% | 1959 | $1,354 | 60.2% | 95.2% | 1.4% |
| ZIP 15024 | 2.34 | 46.7 | 6.1% | 19.8% | 6.4% | 1969 | $1,114 | 45.9% | 97.9% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 15235 | 2.22 | 45.7 | 13.3% | 25.6% | 9.7% | 1959 | $1,180 | 34.7% | 95.6% | 6.8% |
| ZIP 15215 | 2.41 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 1954 | $1,918 | 60.9% | 94.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15075 | 3.02 | 38.8 | 5.1% | 11.8% | 7.1% | 2001 | $988 | 57.9% | 98.0% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 15030 | 2.14 | 47.1 | 10.6% | 28.2% | 17.7% | 1954 | $840 | 27.1% | 95.0% | 4.8% |
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 15139. 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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