Mckeesport, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15131
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,240
- 437/sq mi High-density area
- $61,744
- Median income Below-median income area
- $162,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mckeesport pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 437
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15131 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15131 (Mckeesport, PA) fell -3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 229.6 in 2023 to 222.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15131 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mckeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,240 residents across 18.9 square miles, a density of 437 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15131 reports a modest median household income of $61,744 (21% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,884. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 6.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $162,700 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $997; owner occupancy is 69.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.4, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15131 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 15131
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mckeesport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15131.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 17
Accommodation and food services
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 14
Finance and insurance
14 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15131, Mckeesport, 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
8,240
Population
18.9
Area (sq mi)
437
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15131?
55.4
Median Age
53.0%
Male
47.0%
Female
0.7%
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?
$61,744
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$39,884
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
6.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15131 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mckeesport, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,744 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,310housing units
4,310
Total Housing Units
4,166
Occupied Units
144
Vacant Units
1.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$162,700
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$997
Median Rent
1956
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
-3.0%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15131 have decreased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.8% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 174 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 195 |
| 2023 | +17.9% | 230 |
| 2024 | -3.0% | 223 |
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 194 business establishments in ZIP 15131, employing approximately 1,556 people with a combined annual payroll of $58,820,000.
194
Businesses
1,556
Employees
$58.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 47 | 24.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 16.5% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 17 | 8.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 14 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 1.6% |
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 15131 vs 15047 →
ZIP 15131 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15132
Mckeesport (15132)
21,472 residents
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15148 2,814
Wilmerding (15148)
2,814 residents
- 15035 2,129
East Mc Keesport (15035)
2,129 residents
- 15018 821
Buena Vista (15018)
821 residents
- 15647 314
Larimer (15647)
314 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15131 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15131 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15135
Mckeesport (15135)
$82,632 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 median income
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15028
Coulters (15028)
$48,750 median income
- 15047
Greenock (15047)
$45,792 median income
- 15148
Wilmerding (15148)
$37,179 median income
- 15018
Buena Vista (15018)
$37,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15131 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15047 | Greenock, PA | 151 | 1.4 mi |
| 15028 | Coulters, PA | 142 | 2.4 mi |
| 15132 | Mckeesport, PA | 21,472 | 2.3 mi |
| 15135 | Mckeesport, PA | 5,139 | 2.5 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 2.9 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 3.4 mi |
| 15148 | Wilmerding, PA | 2,814 | 4.0 mi |
| 15018 | Buena Vista, PA | 821 | 4.4 mi |
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 3.4 mi |
| 15647 | Larimer, PA | 314 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15131, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,240 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15131 in?
ZIP code 15131 (Mckeesport) 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 15131?
ZIP code 15131 in Mckeesport, PA has a population of 8,240 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15131?
The median household income in ZIP 15131 is $61,744, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15131?
The median home value in ZIP 15131 is $162,700, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15131?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15131 is White at 87.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15131?
ZIP code 15131 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 1,556 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15131?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15131 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (28). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15131?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15131 decreased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 15131?
In ZIP code 15131, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 15131?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15131 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15131?
In ZIP code 15131, approximately 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15131?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15131 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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