15226 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15226, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15226 is a zip code in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, which covers Baldwin, Dormont, Mount Lebanon, and Pittsburgh, with a total population of 13,725 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 15226 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15226.

The estimated population of people living in 15226 is 13,725, with a median age of 43.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15226 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,725
 -1.44% +0.68%
2020
13,925
+3.06%
-
2019
13,511
 -2.69% -
2018
13,884
+1.85%
-
2017
13,632
 - -

Population of 15226 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15226 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
85.8%
86.5%
 -0.81%
Black/African American
3.7%
5.3%
 -30.19%
Native
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hispanic
6%
2.3%
 +160.87%
Asian
1.7%
2.7%
 -37.04%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.3%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.5%
 -8.00%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15226 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 15226 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15226 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15226 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.9 +2.33% 37.3 +4.19% 48 +1.69%
2020 42.9 +10.57% 35.8 -0.28% 47.2 +4.66%
2019 38.8 -2.27% 35.9 -4.01% 45.1 +3.68%
2018 39.7 +0.51% 37.4 -0.8% 43.5 +2.59%
2017 39.5 - 37.7 - 42.4 -

The median age of the 15226 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 15226 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 9 860 -10.08% 574 -14.33% 766 494
10 to 19 724 12.88% 633 -22.64% 722 477
20 to 29 941 +10.46% 893 -3.65% 997 857
30 to 39 1,067 +6.18% 1,247 -30.15% 1,120 905
40 to 49 792 +20.71% 801 +21% 956 944
50 to 59 1,018 -16.99% 864 +9.25% 848 938
60 to 69 733 +5.97% 784 +32.96% 774 1,044
70+ 612 +7.8% 1,089 +13.13% 655 1,228

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15226 zip code is $67,629.00.

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 15226.

  • Under 25
    $54,911.00
  • 25 to 44
    $84,297.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,955.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,740.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15226 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 15226, 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 15226 is currently $77,569.00.

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.

2.83% of households in 15226 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 15226 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.78%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.68%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.74%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.83%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15226 is $36,039.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15226 by the total population of 15226.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15226 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15226 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
    14.55%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.82%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.45%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.67%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.51%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15226 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15226 zip over the age of 16 is 11,895.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% 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 15226 is 59.40%.

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 15226 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 629 29.90% 20.20%
20 to 24 years 672 79.90% 18.70%
25 to 29 years 1,182 89.30% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 1,344 78.10% 1.00%
35 to 44 years 1,403 84.60% 0.30%
45 to 54 years 2,232 86.90% 10.70%
55 to 59 years 732 74.60% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 977 55.30% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,441 26.00% 5.30%
75 years and over 1,283 12.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15226. 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 10,756 62.30% 6.50%
Black or African American 498 70.90% 4.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 34 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 183 86.90% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 376 82.40% 10.60%
Hispanic or Latino 731 47.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 10,275 63.40% 6.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15226 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 15226 is 7,062, with median earnings of $48,510.00.

Women in 15226 are earning approximately 73.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,062 $48,510.00
Male 3,871 $54,124.00
Female 3,191 $39,881.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15226 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 825 $72,321.00
Business and Financial 528 $59,773.00
Computer and Mathematical 445 $63,658.00
Architecture and Engineering 177 $75,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 204 $31,129.00
Legal 160 $71,250.00
Educational and Library 403 $57,007.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $31,964.00
Healthcare Practitioners 541 $59,635.00
Healthcare Support 167 $29,940.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 144 $41,528.00
Law Enforcement 82 $66,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 404 $11,300.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 254 $19,599.00
Personal Care and Service 181 $20,169.00
Sales 688 $43,580.00
Office and Administrative Support 722 $40,473.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 433 $52,928.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 74 $73,750.00
Production 99 $28,203.00
Transportation and Material Moving 188 $45,242.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15226 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 15226.

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 513 $80,139.00 312 $39,415.00
Business and Financial 201 $66,750.00 327 $58,977.00
Computer and Mathematical 276 $66,250.00 169 $53,642.00
Architecture and Engineering 129 $75,625.00 48 $73,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $44,196.00 160 $14,516.00
Legal 92 $92,683.00 68 $70,781.00
Educational and Library 147 $92,888.00 256 $55,724.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 49 $19,769.00 69 $44,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 242 $59,375.00 299 $62,083.00
Healthcare Support 27 $0.00 140 $29,048.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 114 $61,250.00 30 $4,844.00
Law Enforcement 82 $66,375.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 210 $11,619.00 194 $9,479.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 164 $20,000.00 90 $7,470.00
Personal Care and Service 30 $0.00 151 $14,438.00
Sales 410 $51,923.00 278 $39,125.00
Office and Administrative Support 223 $50,250.00 499 $38,165.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 433 $52,928.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 58 $66,447.00 16 $0.00
Production 80 $29,688.00 19 $13,542.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $46,653.00 35 $28,625.00

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 6,253 households in 15226, with an average household size of 2.17 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 3,232 families living in the 15226 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 15226:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,281 305 646 3,021
Average Household Size 3.08 2.79 2.8 1.3
Total Families 2,281 305 646 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.48 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 3,232 families living in 15226, 6.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15226:

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 6,833 housing units in 15226.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,253 91.51%
Vacant 580 8.49%

25.30% of the total 6,833 housing units in 15226 are rental units. This is approximately 1,729 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,336 are occupied by the owner - or 63.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15226 is $1,009.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15226 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
    188
  • Less than $500
    266
  • $500 to $999
    583
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    606
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    136
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    51
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    41
  • $3,000 or more
    46

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15226 is $135,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15226 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    208
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    989
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,366
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,211
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    464
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    69
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    29
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15226. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15226 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,845
  • 1940 to 1949
    835
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,778
  • 1960 to 1969
    534
  • 1970 to 1979
    237
  • 1980 to 1989
    225
  • 1990 to 1999
    120
  • 2000 to 2009
    197
  • 2010 to 2013
    62
  • 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 15226 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    726
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,794
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,019
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    714

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15226 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15226 that commute to work in a particular way.

29.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15226.

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
    63
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    291
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    713
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,089
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    962
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    575
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,357
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    182
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    275
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    279
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    273
  • 90 or more minutes
    263

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15226 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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