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Population and households in ZIP 15209
Household size in ZIP 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.33 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.12 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.19 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 15209 is a place of small households, averaging 2.19 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.33, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.6 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.7 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, ZIP 15209 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.1% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 15209: 7.6% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is up 1.5 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 15209
Renters in ZIP 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.3% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.6% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a quarter of households in ZIP 15209 rent their homes (25.4%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 37.7% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest.
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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 15209 is close to the national rate: 9.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. ZIP 15209 has a higher vacancy rate than most Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1953 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | −4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15209 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1953, 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 east, while the center has the oldest housing. ZIP 15209 has older homes than the great majority of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $759 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $787 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,016 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,443 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$684 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15209 costs $1,443 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in the wider Pittsburgh area ($1,162). Rents are up $684 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.7% 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 15209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.2% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.3% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.8% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.6 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 15209 than nationally: 38.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.6 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.4% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 15209: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 7.0 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 15209
| Period | ZIP 15209 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 15209 has been low: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 15209 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 15209 | 2.19 | 44.4 | 7.6% | 25.4% | 9.7% | 1953 | $1,443 | 38.8% | 95.4% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 15223 | 2.03 | 47.8 | 8.9% | 37.6% | 7.3% | 1951 | $1,134 | 29.2% | 95.9% | 7.9% |
| ZIP 15201 | 1.87 | 36.9 | 4.6% | 44.3% | 11.8% | 1951 | $1,728 | 66.0% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 15214 | 2.46 | 38.6 | 12.9% | 36.4% | 13.5% | 1950 | $1,099 | 32.4% | 93.1% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 15116 | 2.42 | 47.6 | 5.1% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 1962 | $1,274 | 47.5% | 97.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15224 | 1.98 | 34.4 | 8.6% | 62.1% | 13.5% | 1947 | $1,282 | 56.8% | 93.2% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 15212 | 2.00 | 40.1 | 11.2% | 48.9% | 11.8% | 1944 | $1,186 | 36.8% | 93.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 15215 | 2.41 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 26.7% | 9.7% | 1954 | $1,918 | 60.9% | 94.6% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 15206 | 2.02 | 37.1 | 7.7% | 58.4% | 15.4% | 1956 | $1,409 | 61.3% | 96.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 15229 | 2.40 | 39.8 | 8.5% | 29.4% | 3.9% | 1964 | $1,286 | 47.8% | 96.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 15222 | 1.39 | 32.2 | 8.3% | 89.7% | 30.5% | 1975 | $2,077 | 75.0% | 99.8% | 5.0% |
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 15209. 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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