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Population and households in ZIP 16053
Household size in ZIP 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.42 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.18 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.36 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 16053 are small: just 2.18 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 dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.2 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.9 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 16053 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.1, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in ZIP 16053 than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same.
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 16053
Renters in ZIP 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.6% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.4% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 16053 is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (48.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.5% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 5.5% of homes in ZIP 16053 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 16053 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $718 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $844 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $785 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,257 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$540 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 16053 pays $1,257 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Locally, though, rents here are higher than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole ($1,162). The typical renter here spends 24.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 16053
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.6% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 16053 as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (39.0%).
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 16053: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Pittsburgh area.
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 16053
| Period | ZIP 16053 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.8% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 16053 has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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 16053 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 16053 | 2.18 | 50.1 | 8.9% | 18.6% | 5.5% | 1988 | $1,257 | 34.3% | 95.4% | 2.6% |
| ZIP 16027 | 2.51 | 40.4 | 17.8% | 18.9% | 5.1% | 1994 | $1,520 | 30.1% | 89.2% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 16045 | 2.43 | 41.8 | 11.3% | 25.5% | 8.5% | 1949 | $1,011 | 25.0% | 90.3% | 10.5% |
| ZIP 16033 | 2.45 | 45.6 | 7.9% | 19.8% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,131 | 39.8% | 96.2% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 16001 | 2.22 | 45.1 | 8.2% | 31.1% | 10.5% | 1962 | $905 | 27.2% | 94.1% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 16002 | 2.45 | 46.2 | 5.6% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 1969 | $849 | 26.5% | 96.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 16024 | 3.09 | 43.5 | 3.9% | 4.0% | 3.7% | 1996 | $1,061 | 50.2% | 98.4% | 10.8% |
| ZIP 16052 | 2.59 | 46.8 | 3.3% | 10.4% | 9.3% | 1977 | $953 | 25.9% | 95.8% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 16037 | 2.41 | 50.6 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 1988 | $968 | 38.3% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 16029 | 2.05 | 43.4 | 19.8% | 22.5% | 8.7% | 1959 | $616 | 9.5% | 91.7% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 16063 | 2.45 | 42.1 | 7.8% | 29.1% | 6.3% | 1984 | $1,390 | 47.0% | 95.9% | 3.1% |
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 16053. 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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