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Pittsburgh city, PA

ZIP 15217 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 15217

15217 has a population of 26,200 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (47.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.5%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
5.4%-57% vs US avg
x
Asian
10.1%+72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
5.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.1%-18% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
19.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.6%-76% vs US avg
x
High school
10.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Some college
13.4%-54% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
73.7%+119% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
48.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.0%+15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+230% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.0%+451% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanItalianIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 15217

Poverty Rate
13.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.8%+230% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.2%-24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.2%-61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.9%-24% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.2%-88% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.0%+451% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,200
Median age38.3
Poverty rate13.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.5%
Hispanic5.8%
Black5.4%
Asian10.1%
Foreign-born45.8%