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Buena Vista, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15018

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

821
168/sq mi
$37,000
Median income
$96,700
Median home value
2.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Buena Vista pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
168
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15018 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15018 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Buena Vista, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to just 821 residents across 4.9 square miles, a density of 168 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15018 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,000 (52% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $28,411. Local economic indicators show a 7.6% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $96,700 for a typical home value (57% below the state average), with rent averaging - a month; 96.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 63.8, and the average commute is -. To put 15018 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15018

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Buena Vista, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15018.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15018?

63.8

Median Age

68.3%

Male

31.7%

Female

25.3%

Foreign-Born

White 69.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 25.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

How ZIP 15018 ranks nationally

Buena Vista, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$37,000 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.4%

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

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$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

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ZIP 15018 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15018 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15018 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15018 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15018 in? ▼
ZIP code 15018 (Buena Vista) is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Allegheny County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/allegheny-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15018? ▼
ZIP code 15018 in Buena Vista, PA has a population of 821 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15018? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15018 is $37,000, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15018? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15018 is $96,700, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15018? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15018 is White at 69.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15018? ▼
ZIP code 15018 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15018? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15018 are: Construction (3), Manufacturing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15018? ▼
In ZIP code 15018, 67.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15018? ▼
In ZIP code 15018, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15018? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15018 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.