15221 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 15221 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15221 is African American. The current unemployment level in 15221 is 4.1%.
| Population | 29,583 |
| Population Growth Rate | -4.57% |
| Population Density | 4,937 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 15,070 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $47,025 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $415,200 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 48.91% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 74.67% |
15221 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 13,788 | 48.89% |
| Black | 13,179 | 46.73% |
| Hispanic | 670 | 2.38% |
| Asian | 526 | 1.87% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.1% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 9 | 0.03% |
15221 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 372 | 17.28% |
| Black | 1,719 | 79.84% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 2% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.56% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
15221 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,286 | 6.24% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,986 | 19.34% |
| High School Diploma | 5,378 | 26.1% |
| No High School Diploma | 306 | 1.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,081 | 5.25% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,179 | 15.43% |
| Associates Degree | 1,986 | 9.64% |
| Masters Degree | 2,379 | 11.54% |
| Professional Degree | 374 | 1.81% |
| Doctorate Degree | 652 | 3.16% |