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Population and households in ZIP 16055
Household size in ZIP 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.45 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 16055 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is bigger than in the Pittsburgh area overall, where it has 2.30 people. Household size has edged down from 2.64 in 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.5 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.4 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
ZIP 16055 skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.4, 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 climbed from 42.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 are older.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.9% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.5 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 16055: 4.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 7.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 36 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 16055
Renters in ZIP 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.1% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 16055 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 8.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.4%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 3.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.5% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.7% of homes in ZIP 16055 are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.7 points, mirroring the country. ZIP 16055 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of 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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1980 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The typical home in ZIP 16055 was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). Homes here are newer than in the Pittsburgh area as a whole, where the median home dates to 1964. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $752 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $797 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $825 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,212 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$460 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 16055 pays $1,212 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $460 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 26.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
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 16055
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.3% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.0% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.2% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 38.2% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.9 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly four in ten adults 25 and older in ZIP 16055 (38.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 10.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.7% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.4% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 16055: 95.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Pittsburgh area. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 16055
| Period | ZIP 16055 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.6% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.1% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 16055 has been strong: just 1.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 628 Pennsylvania ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 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 16055 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 16055 | 2.56 | 50.4 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 3.7% | 1983 | $1,212 | 38.2% | 95.4% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 16229 | 2.31 | 45.3 | 9.0% | 20.9% | 6.3% | 1964 | $951 | 28.2% | 96.6% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 16023 | 2.35 | 51.7 | 3.8% | 21.2% | 11.4% | 1979 | $1,119 | 33.4% | 96.7% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 16056 | 2.57 | 48.1 | 8.0% | 20.1% | 12.3% | 1980 | $874 | 29.9% | 95.6% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 15065 | 2.22 | 50.2 | 7.9% | 21.4% | 13.9% | 1956 | $875 | 27.7% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 15084 | 2.19 | 43.6 | 7.4% | 20.6% | 10.8% | 1953 | $851 | 26.8% | 96.9% | 5.5% |
| ZIP 15014 | 2.03 | 48.3 | 19.1% | 32.5% | 10.1% | 1945 | $793 | 14.3% | 93.8% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 15076 | 2.50 | 38.8 | 17.9% | 20.6% | 6.5% | 1961 | $985 | 39.9% | 98.3% | 1.1% |
| ZIP 15006 | 1.95 | 60.0 | 4.0% | 11.0% | 3.0% | 1973 | $1,124 | 27.7% | 99.5% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 15656 | 2.26 | 46.5 | 10.2% | 19.9% | 10.3% | 1962 | $787 | 22.1% | 96.3% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 16002 | 2.45 | 46.2 | 5.6% | 16.8% | 6.3% | 1969 | $849 | 26.5% | 96.6% | 5.4% |
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 16055. 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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