ZIP Code 15018

standard

Source:

Buena Vista · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
821

168/sq mi

Median income
$37,000

▼ 51% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$96,700

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.4%

Median age 63.8

Land area
4.9 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

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

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

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

More ZIP Codes in Allegheny County

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.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Buena Vista, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.