15212 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15212 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15212 is African American. The current unemployment level in 15212 is 4.1%.
| Population | 27,256 |
| Population Growth Rate | 6.86% |
| Population Density | 4,470 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,175 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $53,882 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $346,460 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 66.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 58.2% |
15212 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 18,069 | 66.48% |
| Black | 7,698 | 28.32% |
| Hispanic | 772 | 2.84% |
| Asian | 533 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 94 | 0.35% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 12 | 0.04% |
15212 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 842 | 30.13% |
| Black | 1,827 | 65.37% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 2.86% |
| Asian | 36 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.21% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 4 | 0.14% |
15212 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,315 | 7.17% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,184 | 17.37% |
| High School Diploma | 6,610 | 36.05% |
| No High School Diploma | 372 | 2.03% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,406 | 7.67% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,994 | 10.88% |
| Associates Degree | 1,696 | 9.25% |
| Masters Degree | 1,237 | 6.75% |
| Professional Degree | 342 | 1.87% |
| Doctorate Degree | 178 | 0.97% |
