15219 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15219, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15219 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Pittsburgh, with a total population of 10,453 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 15219 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15219.

The estimated population of people living in 15219 is 10,453, with a median age of 32.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15219 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,453
 -35.08% -36.70%
2020
16,101
 -2.68% -
2019
16,545
+0.27%
-
2018
16,501
 -0.08% -
2017
16,514
 - -

Population of 15219 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15219 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
22.3%
37.9%
 -41.16%
Black/African American
64.6%
50.9%
 +26.92%
Native
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
3.2%
3.1%
 +3.23%
Asian
5.8%
3.5%
 +65.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.9%
3.7%
 +5.41%
Other
0.3%
0.5%
 -40.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15219 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 15219 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15219 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15219 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.6 +21.19% 27.5 +4.96% 41 +45.39%
2020 26.9 -0.74% 26.2 -1.13% 28.2 0%
2019 27.1 +1.5% 26.5 +1.15% 28.2 +2.55%
2018 26.7 -1.11% 26.2 -2.24% 27.5 +1.1%
2017 27 - 26.8 - 27.2 -

The median age of the 15219 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 15219 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 9 660 +39.14% 673 -32.44% 933 464
10 to 19 1,249 -45.75% 1,795 -89.63% 590 363
20 to 29 2,724 -57.84% 2,184 -44.41% 1,136 1,226
30 to 39 1,168 -38.21% 735 -6.22% 692 688
40 to 49 936 -92.07% 622 -2.42% 243 565
50 to 59 588 -47.01% 675 -3.08% 335 638
60 to 69 399 +37.22% 712 1.33% 564 699
70+ 394 -13.25% 1,000 -1.1% 344 973

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15219 zip code is $28,191.00.

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 15219.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $41,492.00
  • 45 to 64
    $31,367.00
  • 65 and over
    $22,981.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15219 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 15219, 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 15219 is currently $50,775.00.

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.

4.18% of households in 15219 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 15219 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    44.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.80%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.17%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.89%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.72%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.18%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15219 is $26,833.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15219 by the total population of 15219.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15219 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15219 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
    18.27%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.41%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.04%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    43.42%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.87%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15219 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15219 zip over the age of 16 is 8,542.

Of those people, a total of 57.80% 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 15219 is 52.70%.

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 15219 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 439 33.30% 64.40%
20 to 24 years 1,081 71.70% 18.80%
25 to 29 years 1,281 76.00% 3.10%
30 to 34 years 858 91.40% 6.80%
35 to 44 years 992 81.60% 6.90%
45 to 54 years 771 67.40% 5.60%
55 to 59 years 540 60.90% 3.00%
60 to 64 years 665 39.70% 5.70%
65 to 74 years 1,050 26.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 865 6.70% 10.30%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15219. 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 2,405 73.80% 5.00%
Black or African American 5,154 49.70% 10.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 3 33.30% 100.00%
Asian 564 56.90% 11.20%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 82 59.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 334 70.40% 14.90%
Hispanic or Latino 258 84.50% 10.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,282 72.90% 4.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15219 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 15219 is 4,501, with median earnings of $33,466.00.

Women in 15219 are earning approximately 75.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,501 $33,466.00
Male 1,960 $38,382.00
Female 2,541 $29,075.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15219 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 423 $61,490.00
Business and Financial 272 $52,619.00
Computer and Mathematical 233 $70,341.00
Architecture and Engineering 48 $79,762.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $56,705.00
Community and Social Service 127 $50,559.00
Legal 105 $100,846.00
Educational and Library 284 $30,366.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 144 $45,150.00
Healthcare Practitioners 202 $27,344.00
Healthcare Support 256 $19,474.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 97 $28,209.00
Law Enforcement 50 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 375 $12,036.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 241 $18,860.00
Personal Care and Service 118 $16,761.00
Sales 429 $29,688.00
Office and Administrative Support 552 $38,235.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $51,477.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $7,083.00
Production 93 $36,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 130 $21,563.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15219 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 15219.

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 229 $75,625.00 194 $44,250.00
Business and Financial 112 $53,988.00 160 $47,115.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $85,357.00 135 $51,435.00
Architecture and Engineering 37 $103,375.00 11 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 19 $0.00 54 $56,818.00
Community and Social Service 39 $55,234.00 88 $50,461.00
Legal 28 $0.00 77 $100,772.00
Educational and Library 80 $148,241.00 204 $27,016.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 122 $45,450.00 22 $41,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 113 $9,628.00 89 $46,250.00
Healthcare Support 24 $0.00 232 $19,079.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 50 $22,679.00 47 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 190 $15,000.00 185 $12,013.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $32,803.00 127 $17,679.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 118 $16,761.00
Sales 187 $22,404.00 242 $29,792.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $37,250.00 413 $38,456.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 73 $51,477.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 34 $26,136.00 15 $0.00
Production 82 $36,833.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $20,547.00 49 $25,524.00

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 5,377 households in 15219, with an average household size of 1.9 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 2,157 families living in the 15219 zip code with an average family size of 2.87 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 15219:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 611 141 1,405 3,220
Average Household Size 2.65 2.68 3.07 1.21
Total Families 611 141 1,405 0
Average Household Size 2.65 2.49 3.01 0

Poverty

Of the 2,157 families living in 15219, 26.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15219:

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 6,667 housing units in 15219.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,377 80.65%
Vacant 1,290 19.35%

59.05% of the total 6,667 housing units in 15219 are rental units. This is approximately 3,937 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,357 are occupied by the owner - or 20.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15219 is $786.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15219 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
    83
  • Less than $500
    1,255
  • $500 to $999
    1,390
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    742
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    411
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    104
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    27
  • $3,000 or more
    8

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15219 is $129,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15219 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    221
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    357
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    187
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    263
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    119
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    159
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    45
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15219. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15219 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,000
  • 1940 to 1949
    538
  • 1950 to 1959
    526
  • 1960 to 1969
    849
  • 1970 to 1979
    303
  • 1980 to 1989
    531
  • 1990 to 1999
    832
  • 2000 to 2009
    562
  • 2010 to 2013
    526
  • 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 15219 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,458
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,103
  • 2 vehicles available
    617
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    199

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15219 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15219 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15219.

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
    176
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    462
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    766
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    684
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    673
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    164
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    375
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    20
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    98
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    91
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    295
  • 90 or more minutes
    49

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15219 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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