ZIP Code 15213: Population, Income, Housing

State: PA

Total population: 30,466 Household income: $31,069 Rent: $1,263

Overview

Total population

30,466

Rent

$1,263

Year built

1959

Household income

$31,069

Per capita income

$20,877

Poverty rate

48.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

1.9 persons

Rent over 30% of income

68.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Pennsylvania

County

Allegheny County

City

Pittsburgh

Total population

30,466

Adults over 25

8,369

Total households

8,915

Household size

1.9 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$31,069

Per capita income

$20,877

Poverty rate

48.2%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

68.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,263

Year built

1959

Households that rent

73.4%

Households that own

26.6%

Rooms per home (all homes)

3.8

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

63%

Black

11.2%

Asian

18.9%

Two or more races

5.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

4.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

95.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

10,132 (85.6%)

Commute time to work

18 mins

Work from home

1,702 (14.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

16.3%

High school graduate or GED

15.9%

Some college or associate degree

5.2%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

62.6%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 15213 with: Allegheny County, PA Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh metro area, PA Pennsylvania United States

ZIP 15213

Total population30,466

Rent$1,263

Year built1959

Household income$31,069

Per capita income$20,877

Poverty rate48.2%

Unemployment rateN/A

Allegheny County, PA

Total population1,238,177

Rent$1,153

Year built1957

Household income$78,548

Per capita income$49,588

Poverty rate11.5%

Unemployment rate3.1%

Pittsburgh, PA

Total population304,759

Rent$1,261

Year built1942

Household income$65,742

Per capita income$45,385

Poverty rate20.1%

Unemployment rate2.5%

Pittsburgh Metro Area, PA

Total population2,439,940

Rent$1,053

Year built1960

Household income$75,762

Per capita income$45,933

Poverty rate11.1%

Unemployment rate3.6%

Pennsylvania State

Total population13,018,639

Rent$1,209

Year built1965

Household income$77,971

Per capita income$44,355

Poverty rate11.7%

Unemployment rate3.6%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP15213	CountyAllegheny, PA	CityPittsburgh, PA	Metro AreaPittsburgh metro area, PA	StatePennsylvania	CountryUnited States
Total population	30,466	1,238,177	304,759	2,439,940	13,018,639	334,922,499
Rent	$1,263	$1,153	$1,261	$1,053	$1,209	$1,413
Year built	1959	1957	1942	1960	1965	1980
Household income	$31,069	$78,548	$65,742	$75,762	$77,971	$80,734
Per capita income	$20,877	$49,588	$45,385	$45,933	$44,355	$44,673
Poverty rate	48.2%	11.5%	20.1%	11.1%	11.7%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3.1%	2.5%	3.6%	3.6%	4%

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Summary for 15213

Rent & Income

In 15213, the typical monthly rent is $1,263 and the typical household income is $31,069. Rent here is similar to both Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania, and household income is lower than both Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania. The estimated poverty rate is 48.2%, which is higher than in both Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania.

Housing & Affordability

Most households in this area are renters (73.4%), making this a heavily renter area. About 68.9% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 62.6% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 15213 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 15213 — Poverty

How ZIP 15213 compares in Pennsylvania (107 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,263	45 / 107	from lower rent	$725 – $2,177
Household income	$31,069	107 / 107	from higher income	$31,069 – $171,179
Poverty rate	48.2%	107 / 107	from lower poverty	2.5% – 48.2%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 15213

Rent

Rent-wise, this area comes 45th out of 107 ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania. At the state level, values extend from $725 in ZIP 16101 up to $2,177 in ZIP 19087.

Household income

Looking at income levels, ZIP Code 15213 holds the 107th out of 107 ZIP Codes. In Pennsylvania as a whole, the range goes from $31,069 in ZIP 15213 up to $171,179 in ZIP 19087.

Poverty rate

Regarding poverty rate, ZIP Code 15213 ranks 107th out of 107 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from 2.5% in ZIP 19335 up to 48.2% in ZIP 15213.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 15213 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,263 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 15213

Annual Household Income: $31,069

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 15213

Estimated Rate: 48.2%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 15213

In ZIP Code 15213, households that rent: 6,548 (73.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	6,548	73.4%
Owner-Occupied	2,367	26.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 15213

In ZIP Code 15213, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,510 (68.9%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,510	68.9%
Other renter households	2,038	31.1%
Total renter households	6,548	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 15213

Less than High School: 1,363 people (16.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 1,332 people (15.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 436 people (5.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 5,238 people (62.6%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 8,369

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.