Zip Code 15238
Fox Chapel
About the neighborhood
Zip Code 15238 offers a tranquil neighborhood atmosphere with mostly single detached homes dating around 1967, featuring primarily three and four-bedroom options ideal for spacious living. The area is easily accessible by car, with convenient parking solutions enhancing travel comfort. Multiple bus lines provide transit options, with stops conveniently located throughout the community. Dining choices include several nearby restaurants, complementing access to local schools ranging from public to private institutions at various levels. Residents can explore nearby natural attractions such as Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve and Allegheny Islands State Park, embracing scattered green spaces that contribute positively to the environment.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forQuiet
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a very good means of transportation in this postal code. Accessing a parking spot is quite easy. On the other hand, the transit network in Zip Code 15238 is not very convenient. Nevertheless, there are a few bus lines, and it is very easy to reach a nearby bus stop from most houses. This postal code is not very conducive to cycling because the bicycling network is rather limited, and riding is made arduous by the often steep topography. Most homes for sale in this area are located in areas that are also not very convenient for pedestrians because running common errands is sometimes challenging without a vehicle.
Services
It can be very difficult to get to high schools and primary schools from houses for sale in this area. Along with public schools, there are private elementary and high schools. With regards to food, some, but not all, house buyers in Zip Code 15238 will live within a short distance of one of about 10 supermarkets. A small number of restaurants and coffee shops are available as well.
Character
The character of Zip Code 15238 is exemplified by its relaxed atmosphere. Zip Code 15238 is reasonably quiet, as the streets tend to be quite calm - although there are still several louder sections, especially near the railway line or one of the 2 airports (Nardo,Cedar Run). Public green spaces are sparse, making it rather challenging to get to them. Still, there are over 100 green spaces nearby for residents to discover, such as Trillium Trail and Riding Meadow Park.
Car friendly8.4
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with a very low chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly3.4
Not very suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly3.8
Few day-to-day needs are within walking distance
Transit friendly2.8
Transit is available for some trips
Restaurants3.6
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.0
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Few or no shops within a short drive
Cafes2.0
Some cafés within a short drive
Quiet6.2
Few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.4
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant2.0
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $77,210
- Median Household Income
- $118,972
Housing Type
- 69.6% SINGLE DETACHED
- 10.0% SEMI DETACHED
- 4.9% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 3.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 11.8% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 0.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 69.6%
- Semi detached
- 10.0%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 4.9%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 3.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 11.8%
- Mobile
- 0.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 47.7%
- 0 to 4
- 5.0%
- 5 to 9
- 6.4%
- 10 to 14
- 7.0%
- 15 to 19
- 6.0%
- 20 to 24
- 2.5%
- 25 to 29
- 2.6%
- 30 to 34
- 5.5%
- 35 to 39
- 5.3%
- 40 to 44
- 5.1%
- 45 to 49
- 8.2%
- 50 to 54
- 7.6%
- 55 to 59
- 6.7%
- 60 to 64
- 8.1%
- 65 to 69
- 7.1%
- 70 to 74
- 6.1%
- 75 to 79
- 3.9%
- 80 to 84
- 2.7%
- 85 and over
- 4.0%
Education Level
- 3.2% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 14.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 10.2% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 4.3% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 30.5% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 17.8% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 12.3% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 7.4% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 3.2%
- High School
- 14.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 10.2%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 4.3%
- Bachelor's degree
- 30.5%
- Master's degree
- 17.8%
- Professional degree
- 12.3%
- PhD
- 7.4%
Commute Mode
- 2.2% FOOT
- 0.2% BIKE
- 2.5% TRANSIT
- 78.8% DRIVE
- 0.9% OTHER
- Foot
- 2.2%
- Bike
- 0.2%
- Transit
- 2.5%
- Drive
- 78.8%
- Other
- 0.9%
- None
- 15.3%
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0
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DIETRICH RDPITTSBURGH, PA 15238
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1.36 AC
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MLS® #: 1750219
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