What to know about ZIP 15244
ZIP code 15244 covers ZIP 15244 with a population of about 7,360.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.3 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the PITTSBURGH media market.
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ZIP Code 15244 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
7,360
Density
N/A
Median income
$91,138
+21% vs US avg
Home value
$258,900
-26% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,469
+26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 15244
Income and economy in ZIP 15244
Median household income in ZIP 15244 is about $91,138 — about 21% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 4.7%; unemployment rate near 0.5%; 53.5% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 19.8 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Retail trade, and Healthcare; about 13.1% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 2.1 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 15244
Median home value is about $258,900 — about 26% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,469 (about 26% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 54.7% (about 10.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 15244, a household would need roughly $71,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,663. That sits below the local median household income ($91,138), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.