ZIP code 15221
Where is ZIP code 15221?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Allegheny County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 15221 belongs to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in Allegheny County. 15221 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 412 and 878. About 29,374 people live in the 15221 area, where the median household income is $55,028. The closest ZIP codes are 15218 (Pittsburgh, 1.5 mi southwest), 15104 (Braddock, 2.1 mi south) and 15208 (Pittsburgh, 2.2 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 15221 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Pittsburgh |
| Also accepted | Wilkinsburg |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Allegheny County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 412, 878 |
| Coordinates | 40.4346, -79.8655 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 152 |
Population and income in 15221
| Population | 29,374 · higher than 94% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 4,730 · higher than 93% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median age | 39 years · lower than 77% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $55,028 · lower than 84% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $40,791 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 42% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $171,300 · lower than 60% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $997 a month |
| Housing units | 17,268 |
| Households | 14,685 (1.99 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 45% / 55% |
| Land area | 6.21 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15221. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 15221
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15218 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 15104 | Braddock, PA | 2.1 mi S | Standard |
| 15208 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.2 mi NW | Standard |
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 2.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 15145 | Turtle Creek, PA | 2.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 15235 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 15217 | Pittsburgh, PA | 2.9 mi W | Standard |
| 15120 | Homestead, PA | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 15206 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.6 mi NW | Standard |
| 15232 | Pittsburgh, PA | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 15289 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.2 mi W | Unique |
| 15207 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4.3 mi SW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 15221 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 15221
123 MAIN ST
PITTSBURGH PA 15221
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WILKINSBURG as the city name for 15221. Avoid Braddock Hills, Churchill, Forest Hills, Pgh and Pitt: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (15221-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Pittsburgh, PA
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 15221?
- 15221 is a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ZIP code. Wilkinsburg is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 15221 in?
- ZIP code 15221 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What time zone is ZIP code 15221 in?
- 15221 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 15221?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 15221 use area codes 412 and 878.
- What is the population of ZIP code 15221?
- About 29,374 people live in ZIP code 15221, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 15221?
- The median household income in 15221 is $55,028 a year, lower than 84% of Pennsylvania ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 15221?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 15221 are 15218 (Pittsburgh, 1.5 miles), 15104 (Braddock, 2.1 miles), 15208 (Pittsburgh, 2.2 miles) and 15112 (East Pittsburgh, 2.6 miles).