Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho

82730 · Joensuu · Pohjois-Karjala

82730 Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho

In brief

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho (82730) has 601 residents, 1% of the population of Joensuu. Older residents stand out: 46% are 65 or over (Joensuu: 24%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Joensuu. 58% of households are people living alone and 9% are families with children.

Almost all homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses (87%). Homes are larger on average than in Joensuu (73.9 m² compared with 71.3 m²). 63% of households own their home and 37% rent (Joensuu: 46% rent). There are too few sales for the area to have its own price, so the one-bedroom price of €2,101 per m² is that of price area Joensuu. The price equals 12.5 years of rent at €13.96 per m² a month in new leases.

The median disposable monetary income of residents is €21,601 a year, about €1,800 a month: 7% lower than in Joensuu and 18% lower than in Finland. It is the 3rd lowest among the postal code areas of Joensuu. 26% of the labour force is unemployed, more than in Joensuu (16%). The area has 204 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (50%). Its share is clearly higher than in Joensuu (12%).

The number of residents has fallen by 22% since 2014, while it has grown in Joensuu.

Rank among the city's areas

Unemployment
26%
The highest of 26 areas in Joensuu
Joensuu 16%
Aged 65 or over
46%
2nd highest of 26 areas in Joensuu
Joensuu 24%
University or college degree
15%
2nd lowest of 26 areas in Joensuu
Joensuu 35%
Students
3%
3rd lowest of 26 areas in Joensuu
Joensuu 12%

Key figures

Residents and households 2024, prices and rents from the latest quarters

Price per m², 1 bedroom: €2,101; Figure for Joensuu; Joensuu€1,923

Rent per m², 1 bedroom: €13.96; Figure for Joensuu 2; Joensuu€15.09

Residents: 601; -22.2% since 2014; Mean age58.0

Disposable monetary income, median: €21,601; +32.2% since 2014; a year, about €1,800 a month; Joensuu€23,347; Finland€26,351

Households renting: 37%; of 375 households; Joensuu46%; Finland38%

University or college degree: 15%; of residents aged 18 or over; Joensuu35%; Finland36%

Housing costs

There are too few sales for the area to have its own price, so the one-bedroom price of €2,101 per m² is that of price area Joensuu. The price equals 12.5 years of rent at €13.96 per m² a month in new leases.

Price per m²

€2,101

Figure for Joensuu
Sales of old flats in blocks of flats, 2026 Q2, 49 sales

Rent per m² a month

€13.96

Figure for Joensuu 2
New leases, non-subsidised flats, 2026 Q3

Joensuu: €15.09

Price-to-rent ratio: 12.5 years; Joensuu: 10.6
Gross rental yield: 8.0%; Joensuu: 9.4%
Middle half of rents, € a month: 590–€680; Figure for Joensuu 2, 2026 Q3
Maintenance charge: €4.55; Average per m² a month, Finland outside Greater Helsinki, 2025
Change a year: 10 yrs5 yrsPrice-3.1%-3.9%Rent+0.8%+0.9%; Average of the price index (Joensuu) and rent index (Joensuu)

Source: Statistics Finland

Statistics Finland has published no yearly prices for this postal code area in recent years, because there were too few sales.

Rent, right of occupancy or buy?Enter a flat in this area and see which option is best, year by year.Compare here

Compared with the other areas

The area is among the three highest or lowest postal code areas of Joensuu in 4 of 8 figures: median income, aged 65 or over, university or college degree, unemployment.

Median disposable income24/26
€20,486Ukkola
Joensuu €23,347Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho €21,601
€29,361Niittylahti
€20,486Ukkola€29,361Niittylahti
Households renting9/26
3%Keskijärvi
Joensuu 46%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 37%
65%Penttilä
3%Keskijärvi65%Penttilä
Aged 16 to 3423/26
6%Marjovaara
Joensuu 29%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 9%
48%Penttilä
6%Marjovaara48%Penttilä
Aged 65 or over2/26
13%Niittylahti
Joensuu 24%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 46%
50%Marjovaara
13%Niittylahti50%Marjovaara
Families with children22/26
5%Kovero
Joensuu 16%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 9%
39%Niittylahti
5%Kovero39%Niittylahti
University or college degree25/26
14%Ukkola
Joensuu 35%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 15%
47%Hukanhauta
14%Ukkola47%Hukanhauta
Unemployment1/26
7%Ahveninen
Joensuu 16%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 26%
26%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho
7%Ahveninen26%Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho
Average home size19/26
56.0 m²Joensuu Keskus, Pohjoinen
Joensuu 71.3 m²Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho 73.9 m²
113.5 m²Niittylahti
56.0 m²Joensuu Keskus, Pohjoinen113.5 m²Niittylahti

Residents

Age

Older residents stand out: 46% are 65 or over (Joensuu: 24%). This is the 2nd highest share among the postal code areas of Joensuu.

Tuupovaara Keskus-PirttiahoJoensuu

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents in each age group.

Main activity

Pensioners make up 49% of residents, more than in Joensuu (26%).

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho28%49%
Joensuu40%12%26%13%
Finland43%26%15%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of all residents. Unemployment is counted for ages 16 to 64.

Mean age: 58.0; Joensuu: 43.0
Unemployed, share of the labour force: 26%; Joensuu: 16%
Household size: 1.6; Joensuu: 1.8
Floor area per person: 47.3 m²; Joensuu: 40.7 m²

Households and homes

Tenure

63% of households own their home and 37% rent (Joensuu: 46% rent).

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho63%37%
Joensuu53%46%
Finland61%38%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households.

Dwellings

Almost all homes are detached, semi-detached or terraced houses (87%). Homes are larger on average than in Joensuu (73.9 m² compared with 71.3 m²).

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho87%
Joensuu50%48%
Finland48%50%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of dwellings by building type.

Household types

58% of households are people living alone and 9% are families with children.

Tuupovaara Keskus-PirttiahoJoensuu

Living alone58%, Joensuu 53%
Living alone, under 354%, Joensuu 20%
Couple under 35, no children1%, Joensuu 6%
With children9%, Joensuu 16%
With a child under 31%, Joensuu 3%
Single parent3%, Joensuu 4%
All members aged 18–6433%, Joensuu 54%
At least one member 65 or over58%, Joensuu 31%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of households. A household can belong to several types.

Average dwelling size: 73.9 m²; Joensuu: 71.3 m²
Dwellings: 503
Summer cottages: 123

Education and income

Highest qualification

15% of adults have a university or college degree, fewer than in Joensuu (35%). This is the 2nd lowest share among the postal code areas of Joensuu.

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho34%50%13%
Joensuu18%37%23%12%
Finland22%36%22%13%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over.

Income groups

22% of adults are in Finland's lowest-earning fifth and 8% in the highest, close to 20% each.

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho22%69%
Joensuu26%60%13%
Finland20%60%20%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of residents aged 18 or over in each national income group. Across Finland the groups hold 20%, 60% and 20% of adults.

Inhabitants' disposable monetary income, median: €21,601; a year, about €1,800 a month; Joensuu: €23,347
Households' disposable monetary income, median: €28,142; a year, about €2,345 a month; Joensuu: €31,054
University or college degree: 15%; Joensuu: 35%

Jobs

The area has 204 jobs; the largest industry is manufacturing (50%). Its share is clearly higher than in Joensuu (12%).

Largest industries

Tuupovaara Keskus-PirttiahoJoensuu

Manufacturing50%, Joensuu 12%
Health and social work21%, Joensuu 22%
Agriculture, forestry and fishing7%, Joensuu 2%
Transport and storage7%, Joensuu 4%
Wholesale and retail trade4%, Joensuu 12%
Education4%, Joensuu 11%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024 · Share of jobs with a known industry.

Jobs located here: 204
Jobs per resident: 0.34; People working in the area divided by people living there; Joensuu: 0.45

Sectors

Tuupovaara Keskus-Pirttiaho50%42%
Joensuu18%80%
Finland20%77%

Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo, statistics year 2024

Change since 2010

The number of residents has fallen by 22% since 2014, while it has grown in Joensuu. Median income has risen by 32% since 2014, faster than in Joensuu (28%).

Residents

Permanent residents at the end of each year. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.

Disposable monetary income, medianTuupovaara Keskus-PirttiahoJoensuuFinland

Income after taxes and compulsory payments, including transfers received. Euros of each year, not adjusted for inflation. Source: Statistics Finland, Paavo.

Neighbouring areas

Definitions and sources

Residents: People whose permanent home was in the area on 31 December, placed by the coordinates of their building. About 1% of residents have no coordinates and appear only in city figures.
Income: Disposable monetary income of residents aged 18 or over: earnings, business and property income and transfers received, minus taxes and other transfers paid. In euros of each year.
Households: People living permanently in the same dwelling. Household types overlap.
Prices: Average debt-free prices per m² of old flats in housing companies. A postal code area with too few sales gets the figure of its price area or city.
Rents: Average rents per m² of non-subsidised flats in new leases, by rent area.
Small areas: Statistics Finland withholds details of areas with fewer than 30 residents, households or adults, with fewer than 10 dwellings or only one building, or with fewer than 10 jobs.

Source: Statistics Finland: postal code area statistics (Paavo) 2024, prices of old dwellings, rents of dwellings (CC BY 4.0).