Pittsburgh city, PA

ZIP 15213 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Pittsburgh city, PA (15213)

Median Income

$31,330

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,359

Wealth inflow

Population

29,839

Unemployment

8.0%

4.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,359 for ZIP 15213 (Pittsburgh city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

8.0%+115% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.1%-82% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.7%-8% vs US avg

697

Establishments

61,917

Employees

~89 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Education

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction1.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade13.0%
Transportation, utilities1.9%
Information1.5%
Finance, insurance, real estate2.5%
Professional, scientific, management8.8%
Education, health care, social46.0%
Arts, entertainment, food services17.1%
Other services2.7%
Public administration1.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 15213 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 9.1%, median income rose 14.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.1%.

Median Income

$31,330

-58% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate