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Cities in ZIP code 15222

The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 15222. The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 15222 is usually the name of the main post office. When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities. Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.

Primary/preferred city:

Pittsburgh, PA

Unacceptable:

Pgh, Pitt

Stats and Demographics for the 15222 ZIP Code

ZIP code 15222 is located in southwest Pennsylvania and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a large population density.

The people living in ZIP code 15222 are primarily white. The number of young adults is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is small. There are also an extremely large number of single adults and an extremely small number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 15222 ZIP code is extremely small compared to other areas of the country.

Real Estate and Housing

ZIP code 15222 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies. The Census also indicates that there are one or more universities nearby.

The majority of household are rented. Homes in ZIP code 15222 were primarily built in 1939 or earlier. Looking at 15222 real estate data, the median home value of $285,000 is high compared to the rest of the country. It is also extremely high compared to nearby ZIP codes. So you are less likely to find inexpensive homes in 15222. Rentals in 15222 are most commonly 1 bedrooms. The rent for 1 bedrooms is normally $1,000+/month including utilities. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 15222 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.

Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work

The median household income of $63,167 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. So 15222 is likely to be one of the nicer parts of town with a more affluent demographic.

ZIP 15222 is unusual in that "Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means" is the most frequent method of transportation to work instead of vehicles. Residents in ZIP code 15222 use public transportation to travel to work more than most areas of the nation. 15222 is extremely friendly to pedestrians/cyclists and the percentage of people using these transportation methods to commute to work are among the highest in the country. Instead of a commute, a higher percentage of people in 15222 are able to work from home than most places in the nation. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. More commuters in 15222 get to experience these short commute times than most other ZIP codes. It is very uncommon, compared to the rest of the US, for employees to have to travel more than 45 minutes to their place of employment.

For more information, see Pittsburgh, PA unemployment.

Schools and Education

The area has some of the highest percentages of people who attended college of any ZIP.

Schools in ZIP Code 15222

ZIP Code 15222 is in the following school districts: Urban Pathways 6-12 Charter Schools, Pittsburgh School District, Urban Pathways K-5 College Charter School District, and City Chs School District. There are 4 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 15222.