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Imperial, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15126

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

7,014
122/sq mi
$99,693
Median income
$225,400
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Imperial pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
122
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15126 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15126 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Imperial, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,014 residents across 57.7 square miles, a density of 122 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15126 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,693 (28% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,157. Poverty here runs at 3.3%, with unemployment measured at 0.8%. Median home value sits at $225,400 (1% below the state average), median rent at $958 a month, and owner-occupancy at 79.2%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 15126 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 15126

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Imperial, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15126.

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 15126, Imperial, 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

7,014

Population

57.7

Area (sq mi)

122

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15126?

43.7

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.9%
African American 1.0%
Asian 10.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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

How ZIP 15126 ranks nationally

Imperial, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$99,693 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$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 15126 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 15126 ranks #4 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 15126 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 15126 ranks #6 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
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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Pop: 41,895
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Pop: 40,153
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Pop: 34,580
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Pop: 31,060
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Related Areas

Allegheny County Imperial, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15126 in? ▼
ZIP code 15126 (Imperial) 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 15126? ▼
ZIP code 15126 in Imperial, PA has a population of 7,014 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15126? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15126 is $99,693, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15126? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15126 is $225,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15126? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15126 is White at 78.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15126? ▼
ZIP code 15126 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 3,386 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15126? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15126 are: Construction (21), Health care and social assistance (16), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15126? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15126 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15126? ▼
In ZIP code 15126, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15126? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15126 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15126? ▼
In ZIP code 15126, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15126? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15126 is 3.3% 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.