15217 can be classified socioeconomically as 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 15217 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15217 is White. The current unemployment level in 15217 is 4.1%.
| Population | 26,788 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.85% |
| Population Density | 7,892 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,499 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 13.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $79,279 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $612,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 80.29% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 46.44% |
15217 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 20,698 | 80.29% |
| Black | 1,214 | 4.71% |
| Hispanic | 1,124 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 2,715 | 10.53% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.11% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15217 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 1,181 | 50.23% |
| Black | 865 | 36.79% |
| Hispanic | 125 | 5.32% |
| Asian | 172 | 7.32% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.21% |
15217 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 616 | 3.43% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,541 | 25.26% |
| High School Diploma | 2,083 | 11.59% |
| No High School Diploma | 78 | 0.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 248 | 1.38% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,493 | 8.31% |
| Associates Degree | 638 | 3.55% |
| Masters Degree | 4,150 | 23.09% |
| Professional Degree | 1,987 | 11.05% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2,140 | 11.91% |
