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ZIP Code 15217

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 26,200

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 15217

What is the median household income in 15217?
The median household income in 15217 is $91,695 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 15217?
The poverty rate in 15217 is 3.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 15217?
$431,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 15217?
The median gross rent in 15217 is $1,412 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 15217 residents have a college degree?
73.7% of adults in 15217 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
26,200
Median Income
$91,695
Median Home Value
$431,600
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
2.8%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$15,423 (+20.2%) Home Value: +$130,200 (+43.2%) Poverty Rate: +0.8 pp (+36.4%) Bachelor's+: +0.6 pp (+0.8%) Unemployment: -0.3 pp (-9.7%)

Demographics

Total Population 26,200
Median Age 38.0
Female 52.1%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 5.9% White (non-Hisp.) 72.8% Black 5.4% Asian 10.1% Two or More 8.2% Other 1.9%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Chinese
4.9%
Indian
2.9%
Korean
0.4%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Japanese
0.3%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
1.6%
Mexican
0.7%
Cuban
0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $91,695 ±$8,260
Per Capita Income $154,811
Median Family Income $170,439
Poverty Rate 3.0%
Child Poverty Rate 3.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 8.9%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 23.4%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
7.7%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
4.7%
$35–50k
7.3%
$50–75k
13.9%
$75–100k
9.8%
$100–150k
12.1%
$150–200k
11.7%
$200k+
22.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 12,582
Owner-Occupied 52.0%
Renter-Occupied 48.0%
Vacancy Rate 7.3%
Median Home Value $431,600
Median Gross Rent $1,412
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 19.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 36.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.7%
$50–100k
2.7%
$100–200k
3.5%
$200–300k
18.8%
$300–500k
27.3%
$500k–$1M
32.5%
$1M+
8.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
6.1%
$500–1k
17.2%
$1–1.5k
32.2%
$1.5–2k
24.7%
$2–2.5k
12.1%
$2.5–3.5k
3.3%
$3.5k+
4.4%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
18.6%
1 vehicle
42.5%
2 vehicles
32.7%
3+
6.2%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
46.3%
Single-fam. att.
12.8%
2–4 units
8.7%
5–19 units
4.3%
20+ units
14.7%
Mobile home
0.1%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
51.2%
1940–1969
5.8%
1970–1999
7.7%
2000–2009
4.4%
2010+
3.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 97.4%
Bachelor's or Higher 73.7%
Graduate Degree 45.9%
Some College / Associate 8.0%
Less Than High School 1.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 66.2%
Unemployment Rate 2.8%
Work from Home 25.2%
Self-Employed 4.1%
Government Workers 7.9%
Private For-Profit 87.6%
Industry
Edu/Health
47.7%
Prof. Services
17.3%
Arts/Entmt.
6.7%
Finance
6.6%
Retail
5.9%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Transportation
2.4%
Information
2.2%
Construction
1.7%
Public Admin
1.7%
Wholesale
0.9%
Agriculture
0.2%
Occupation
Management
74.0%
Sales
11.8%
Food Prep
9.3%
Production
2.9%
Construction
1.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 21.2 min
Drove Alone 45.2%
Carpool 6.2%
Public Transit 13.5%
Work from Home 25.2%
Walked 6.9%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 11,661
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.8%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.8%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.4%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
4.7%
15–19
4.8%
20–24
9.8%
25–34
16.0%
35–44
14.5%
45–54
10.2%
55–64
5.0%
65–74
5.1%
75–84
12.6%
85+
5.2%
Under 18: 18.1% Working age (18–64): 81.9% 65 and over: 19.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 19.5%
Naturalized Citizen 48.1%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 4.7%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
47.7%
Europe
32.0%
Latin America
13.3%
Africa
3.7%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 3.1%
With a Disability 10.2%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 96.8%
Uninsured 3.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.4%
Has a Computer 94.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago 85.8%
Moved from Abroad 1.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023