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Population and households in ZIP 15219
Household size in ZIP 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.80 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.91 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.98 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.96 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 15219 are small: just 1.96 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 1.80 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 16 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.8 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.3 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.8 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 31.3, ZIP 15219 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 34.1 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 11 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 15219 (17.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 3.6 points, even as the national share fell. Only 51 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 15219
Renters in ZIP 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 71.8% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.4% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 15219 rent: 77.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Just over half of owners (53.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.3 points, 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.2% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.2% of the housing in ZIP 15219, 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 2.7 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 15219 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. The median year built has moved up from 1955 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $681 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $752 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $923 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,244 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 15219 costs $1,244 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the wider Pittsburgh area ($1,162). Rent has climbed $563 a month since 2006–10, up 83%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 34.0% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 15219
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.9% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.3% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.4% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.4 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 15219 as nationally: 35.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the wider Pittsburgh area (39.0%). The share with a degree has risen 14.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.8% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in ZIP 15219 never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. ZIP 15219 has a lower 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 15219
| Period | ZIP 15219 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.8% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.9 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 15219: 11.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 25 of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 15219 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 15219 | 1.96 | 31.3 | 17.9% | 77.9% | 22.2% | 1958 | $1,244 | 35.4% | 87.4% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 15222 | 1.39 | 32.2 | 8.3% | 89.7% | 30.5% | 1975 | $2,077 | 75.0% | 99.8% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 15203 | 1.79 | 31.6 | 7.1% | 61.7% | 14.4% | 1953 | $1,483 | 55.7% | 93.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 15213 | 2.05 | 25.4 | 5.3% | 70.8% | 21.0% | 1957 | $1,417 | 60.0% | 92.0% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 15211 | 1.84 | 36.4 | 4.9% | 52.9% | 10.4% | 1942 | $1,476 | 56.6% | 97.1% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 15233 | 1.97 | 35.1 | 5.8% | 54.1% | 18.5% | 1938 | $1,220 | 54.8% | 97.6% | 0.7% |
| 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 15210 | 2.50 | 37.8 | 16.2% | 44.1% | 19.8% | 1941 | $1,197 | 22.6% | 91.5% | 8.1% |
| ZIP 15201 | 1.87 | 36.9 | 4.6% | 44.3% | 11.8% | 1951 | $1,728 | 66.0% | 96.4% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 15232 | 1.84 | 29.7 | 2.0% | 70.7% | 14.4% | 1950 | $1,400 | 81.7% | 98.5% | 2.4% |
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 15219. 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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