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Population and households in ZIP 16117
Household size in ZIP 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.37 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.27 | 2.29 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.20 | 2.30 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 16117 are small: just 2.20 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 2.42 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.2 | 42.5 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 43.0 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 43.7 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.6 | 43.9 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.4 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.6, ZIP 16117 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 44.2, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the oldest in the center.
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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 8.8% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.9% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.6% | 8.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.1 pts | −0.0 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in ZIP 16117 than nationally: 10.6%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are more common here than in the Pittsburgh area overall (8.8%).
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 16117
Renters in ZIP 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 28.5% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 29.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 30.3% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.0% | 29.3% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.0% of households in ZIP 16117 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 44.6% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.7% | 10.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 10.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 10.5% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −0.7 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 16117 is close to the national rate: 8.4% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is lower than in the Pittsburgh area overall (10.0%).
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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1951 | 1960 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1952 | 1961 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1962 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1964 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 16117 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the center.
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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $613 | $720 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $675 | $801 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $743 | $922 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $875 | $1,162 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$262 | +$442 | +$494 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 16117 costs $875 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $262 a month since 2006–10, up 43%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 21.0% 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 16117
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 29.5% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.3% | 31.7% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 35.2% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.5% | 39.0% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.3 pts | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 16117: 25.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.3 points from 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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 90.8% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 92.3% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 93.8% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.2% | 95.0% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 16117 is above the national rate: 94.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The Pittsburgh area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.3 points, as it has 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 16117
| Period | ZIP 16117 | Pittsburgh area | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 6.9% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.5% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 4.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 5.0% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 16117 is close to the national rate: 5.2% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 16117 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 16117 | 2.20 | 46.6 | 10.6% | 22.0% | 8.4% | 1952 | $875 | 25.5% | 94.2% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 16136 | 2.19 | 43.1 | 10.7% | 21.2% | 9.6% | 1947 | $902 | 15.5% | 96.5% | 11.1% |
| ZIP 16157 | 2.25 | 50.2 | 5.6% | 18.8% | 7.4% | 1961 | $790 | 17.2% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 16123 | 2.36 | 53.8 | 5.5% | 12.0% | 5.9% | 1978 | $1,019 | 30.5% | 97.5% | 6.3% |
| ZIP 16141 | 2.44 | 49.6 | 4.0% | 11.3% | 6.9% | 1965 | $725 | 19.8% | 91.3% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 16160 | 1.90 | 56.0 | 16.2% | 43.0% | 7.4% | 1964 | $826 | 10.0% | 87.0% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 15010 | 2.35 | 41.1 | 10.7% | 24.9% | 9.9% | 1957 | $880 | 31.8% | 94.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 16037 | 2.41 | 50.6 | 5.7% | 13.9% | 5.1% | 1988 | $968 | 38.3% | 95.2% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 15066 | 2.25 | 45.1 | 11.9% | 30.8% | 9.9% | 1951 | $976 | 20.4% | 95.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 16051 | 2.38 | 47.5 | 3.9% | 10.6% | 6.4% | 1984 | $948 | 30.3% | 95.4% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 16101 | 2.32 | 44.9 | 14.7% | 29.2% | 10.6% | 1956 | $913 | 18.6% | 91.6% | 8.1% |
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 16117. 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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