15213 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15213, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15213 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Pittsburgh, with a total population of 28,172 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 15213 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15213.

The estimated population of people living in 15213 is 28,172, with a median age of 21.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15213 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,172
+3.02%
-0.33%
2020
27,347
 -1.9% -
2019
27,878
 -0.6% -
2018
28,047
 -0.77% -
2017
28,265
 - -

Population of 15213 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15213 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
66.1%
65.9%
 +0.30%
Black/African American
12.1%
11.2%
 +8.04%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
3.3%
2.9%
 +13.79%
Asian
14.6%
16.8%
 -13.10%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.4%
2.8%
 +21.43%
Other
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15213 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 15213 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15213 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15213 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 21.6 -0.46% 21.8 -0.91% 21.4 0%
2020 21.7 +0.46% 22 +0.92% 21.4 -0.47%
2019 21.6 0% 21.8 -0.46% 21.5 +0.47%
2018 21.6 0% 21.9 -0.45% 21.4 +0.94%
2017 21.6 - 22 - 21.2 -

The median age of the 15213 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 15213 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 230 1.05% 168 +103.57% 205 417
10 to 19 3,311 +16.03% 4,877 -6.68% 3,844 4,526
20 to 29 6,614 -13.57% 6,624 -5.08% 5,749 6,285
30 to 39 840 -0.27% 489 +32.87% 827 664
40 to 49 387 +15% 366 +15.09% 423 397
50 to 59 470 +55.78% 510 +29.77% 777 676
60 to 69 586 +15.32% 728 +11.17% 676 790
70+ 785 -9.81% 1,280 -3.95% 688 1,228

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15213 zip code is $26,994.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 15213.

  • Under 25
    $11,452.00
  • 25 to 44
    $32,556.00
  • 45 to 64
    $41,542.00
  • 65 and over
    $44,688.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15213 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 15213, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 15213 is currently $53,244.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.91% of households in 15213 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 15213 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    47.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.64%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.22%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    4.82%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    4.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.32%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.91%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15213 is $20,113.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15213 by the total population of 15213.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15213 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15213 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    38.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    33.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.13%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    18.61%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.07%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15213 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15213 zip over the age of 16 is 27,484.

Of those people, a total of 47.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 15213 is 43.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 15213 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 8,304 28.90% 10.00%
20 to 24 years 9,874 53.40% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 2,160 71.70% 2.30%
30 to 34 years 991 91.40% 6.50%
35 to 44 years 731 85.00% 0.80%
45 to 54 years 1,290 71.20% 1.60%
55 to 59 years 752 73.80% 5.40%
60 to 64 years 832 46.30% 3.60%
65 to 74 years 1,170 24.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,380 7.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15213. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 18,810 47.30% 6.20%
Black or African American 3,240 50.00% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 50 6.00% 0.00%
Asian 4,090 42.00% 6.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 13 0.00% 0.00%
Other 279 56.60% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,002 60.60% 12.30%
Hispanic or Latino 902 49.90% 8.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 18,243 47.20% 6.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15213 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 15213 is 12,053, with median earnings of $12,054.00.

Women in 15213 are earning approximately 37.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,053 $12,054.00
Male 5,570 $23,770.00
Female 6,483 $8,856.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15213 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 435 $51,326.00
Business and Financial 338 $51,250.00
Computer and Mathematical 617 $33,402.00
Architecture and Engineering 327 $15,599.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 531 $31,150.00
Community and Social Service 317 $16,174.00
Legal 106 $44,423.00
Educational and Library 1,528 $12,672.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 253 $6,311.00
Healthcare Practitioners 893 $54,792.00
Healthcare Support 507 $9,067.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 242 $15,114.00
Law Enforcement 44 $90,882.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,303 $7,217.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 274 $9,427.00
Personal Care and Service 727 $6,122.00
Sales 1,099 $7,778.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,518 $8,194.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 124 $14,500.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $8,846.00
Production 183 $17,241.00
Transportation and Material Moving 157 $20,901.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15213 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 15213.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 269 $72,721.00 166 $49,922.00
Business and Financial 204 $52,948.00 134 $38,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 443 $33,623.00 174 $24,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 242 $16,667.00 85 $5,670.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 339 $35,474.00 192 $21,250.00
Community and Social Service 99 $23,558.00 218 $9,831.00
Legal 73 $105,054.00 33 $0.00
Educational and Library 746 $24,755.00 782 $7,558.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 62 $6,346.00 191 $6,295.00
Healthcare Practitioners 374 $56,136.00 519 $50,221.00
Healthcare Support 103 $9,330.00 404 $8,857.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 167 $27,614.00 75 $6,344.00
Law Enforcement 44 $90,882.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 404 $7,095.00 899 $7,291.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 134 $12,833.00 140 $8,952.00
Personal Care and Service 308 $5,306.00 419 $6,534.00
Sales 461 $9,886.00 638 $6,493.00
Office and Administrative Support 299 $22,083.00 1,219 $6,932.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 110 $18,750.00 14 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $8,846.00 0 $0.00
Production 136 $17,014.00 47 $28,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 143 $21,308.00 14 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,597 households in 15213, with an average household size of 1.88 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,940 families living in the 15213 zip code with an average family size of 2.56 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 15213:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,390 177 373 7,657
Average Household Size 2.52 2.37 3.16 1.69
Total Families 1,390 177 373 0
Average Household Size 2.51 2.24 2.88 0

Poverty

Of the 1,940 families living in 15213, 16.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15213:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 11,174 housing units in 15213.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,597 85.89%
Vacant 1,577 14.11%

62.31% of the total 11,174 housing units in 15213 are rental units. This is approximately 6,962 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,473 are occupied by the owner - or 22.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15213 is $1,020.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15213 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    162
  • Less than $500
    677
  • $500 to $999
    2,712
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,840
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,071
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    520
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    98
  • $3,000 or more
    44

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15213 is $197,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15213 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    128
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    226
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    534
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    364
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    496
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    378
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    240
  • $1,000,000 or more
    107

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15213. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15213 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,774
  • 1940 to 1949
    497
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,587
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,153
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,226
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,018
  • 1990 to 1999
    949
  • 2000 to 2009
    515
  • 2010 to 2013
    455
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 15213 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3,948
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,038
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,203
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    408

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15213 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15213 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15213.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    286
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,464
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,764
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,715
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,368
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    287
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,015
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    314
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    206
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    228
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    312
  • 90 or more minutes
    114

Summary

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