ZIP Code 15018
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Buena Vista · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 821
- Median income
- $37,000
- Median home value
- $96,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 2.4%
- Land area
- 4.9 sq mi
168/sq mi
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 65% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
Median age 63.8
New York
ZIP code 15018 in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania has a population of 821. The median household income is $37,000, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $96,700, 65% below the US average. 2.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15018 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.9 square miles in Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 821 residents, producing a population density of 168 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15018 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15018 sits at $37,000 (52% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,411. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $96,700 (57% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15018 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15018 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15018
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15018.
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15018, Buena Vista, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
821
Population
4.9
Area (sq mi)
168
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15018?
63.8
Median Age
68.3%
Male
31.7%
Female
25.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$37,000
Median Household Income
-52% vs state
$28,411
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
427
Total Housing Units
310
Occupied Units
117
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,700
Median Home Value
-57% vs state
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 15018, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,443,000.
14
Businesses
99
Employees
$5.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 21.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15018 vs 15083 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 952 | 1.4 mi |
| 15028 | Coulters, PA | 142 | 2.0 mi |
| 15660 | Lowber, PA | 323 | 2.2 mi |
| 15047 | Greenock, PA | 151 | 3.0 mi |
| 15135 | Mckeesport, PA | 5,139 | 2.3 mi |
| 15131 | Mckeesport, PA | 8,240 | 4.4 mi |
| 15037 | Elizabeth, PA | 10,894 | 3.2 mi |
| 15678 | Rillton, PA | 476 | 3.7 mi |
| 15637 | Herminie, PA | 1,861 | 4.4 mi |
| 15088 | West Elizabeth, PA | 535 | 5.4 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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