Pittsburgh city, PA

ZIP 15212 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Pittsburgh city, PA (15212)

Median Income

$61,712

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,257

Wealth inflow

Population

27,600

Unemployment

5.9%

2.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,257 for ZIP 15212 (Pittsburgh city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.9%+59% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-52% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

22.0%+88% vs US avg

762

Establishments

33,203

Employees

~44 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction4.9%
Manufacturing6.2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
Retail trade8.1%
Transportation, utilities5.6%
Information1.8%
Finance, insurance, real estate10.5%
Professional, scientific, management18.1%
Education, health care, social26.9%
Arts, entertainment, food services7.8%
Other services4.0%
Public administration3.6%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 15212 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.0%, median income rose 8.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 38.8%.

Median Income

$61,712

-18% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate