ZIP Code 15126
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Imperial · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,014
- Median income
- $99,693
- Median home value
- $225,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 44.5%
- Land area
- 57.7 sq mi
122/sq mi
▲ 31% vs US
higher than 81% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.7
New York
ZIP code 15126 in Imperial, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,014. The median household income is $99,693, which is 31% above the national average. Median home value is $225,400, 19% below the US average. 44.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15126 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 57.7 square miles in Imperial, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,014 residents, producing a population density of 122 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 15126 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15126 sits at $99,693 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,157. The poverty rate stands at 3.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.8%. On housing, the median home value is $225,400 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15126 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15126 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 15126
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15126.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
13 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
13 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 15126, Imperial, 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
7,014
Population
57.7
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15126?
43.7
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
9.5%
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?
$99,693
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$47,157
Per Capita Income
3.3%
Poverty Rate
0.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,442
Total Housing Units
3,214
Occupied Units
228
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$225,400
Median Home Value
-1% vs state
$958
Median Rent
1987
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
232
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+132%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15126 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 179 |
| 2021 | +6.6% | 191 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 216 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 215 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 232 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 155 business establishments in ZIP 15126, employing approximately 3,386 people with a combined annual payroll of $246,274,000.
155
Businesses
3,386
Employees
$246.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 13.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 10.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 10.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 8.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 7.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 2.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.9% |
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 15126 vs 15019 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15019 | Bulger, PA | 1,719 | 4.5 mi |
| 15060 | Midway, PA | 790 | 6.6 mi |
| 15108 | Coraopolis, PA | 40,153 | 5.2 mi |
| 15026 | Clinton, PA | 3,390 | 5.2 mi |
| 15057 | Mc Donald, PA | 13,930 | 7.6 mi |
| 15071 | Oakdale, PA | 9,956 | 6.2 mi |
| 15046 | Crescent, PA | 2,640 | 7.1 mi |
| 15082 | Sturgeon, PA | 350 | 7.0 mi |
| 15053 | Joffre, PA | 154 | 6.9 mi |
| 15361 | Southview, PA | 151 | 9.3 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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