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Population and households in ZIP 15217
Household size in ZIP 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.12 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.28 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 15217 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. Household size has climbed from 2.12 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.0 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.2 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 15217 is 36.3 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has dropped from 37.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 58 are younger.
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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 3.5% of households in ZIP 15217, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only 16 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 15217
Renters in ZIP 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.1% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 49.9% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 15217 than nationally: 49.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 44.3% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 52 have a higher share of renters.
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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 15217 as nationally: 10.8%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is up 0.5 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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1943 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1946 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15217 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1948, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1943 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northeast 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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $921 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,069 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,270 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,621 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$701 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 15217 runs $1,621 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Pittsburgh area ($1,162). Rent has climbed $701 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.4% 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 15217
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.5% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 71.0% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.8% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 78.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.8 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 15217: 78.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 9.8 points, mirroring the country. Only 12 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.3% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.9% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 15217: 97.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, as it has nationally. Only 42 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 15217
| Period | ZIP 15217 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.9% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 15217 has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 15217 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 15217 | 2.24 | 36.3 | 3.5% | 49.9% | 10.8% | 1948 | $1,621 | 78.3% | 97.9% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 15232 | 1.84 | 29.7 | 2.0% | 70.7% | 14.4% | 1950 | $1,400 | 81.7% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
| ZIP 15213 | 2.05 | 25.4 | 5.3% | 70.8% | 21.0% | 1957 | $1,417 | 60.0% | 92.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 15218 | 2.02 | 40.6 | 9.0% | 44.1% | 9.7% | 1945 | $1,144 | 53.0% | 98.3% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 15208 | 2.40 | 36.4 | 17.6% | 48.0% | 21.2% | 1941 | $1,252 | 46.7% | 94.2% | 10.1% |
| ZIP 15207 | 2.28 | 43.2 | 12.2% | 32.2% | 14.7% | 1942 | $958 | 31.5% | 94.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 15224 | 1.98 | 34.4 | 8.6% | 62.1% | 13.5% | 1947 | $1,282 | 56.8% | 93.2% | 7.3% |
| ZIP 15206 | 2.02 | 37.1 | 7.7% | 58.4% | 15.4% | 1956 | $1,409 | 61.3% | 96.0% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 15203 | 1.79 | 31.6 | 7.1% | 61.7% | 14.4% | 1953 | $1,483 | 55.7% | 93.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 15120 | 2.12 | 42.9 | 12.1% | 37.4% | 12.6% | 1951 | $863 | 29.3% | 94.0% | 7.8% |
| ZIP 15221 | 2.17 | 40.6 | 18.8% | 54.5% | 13.2% | 1953 | $940 | 39.4% | 94.5% | 10.5% |
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 15217. 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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