ZIP Code 15132
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Mckeesport · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,472
- Median income
- $35,397
- Median home value
- $73,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.1%
- Land area
- 14.6 sq mi
1,469/sq mi
▼ 54% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
▼ 73% vs US
higher than 3% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
ZIP code 15132 in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,472. The median household income is $35,397, which is 54% below the national average. Median home value is $73,900, 73% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15132 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Mckeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,472 residents, producing a population density of 1,469 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 15132 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15132 sits at $35,397 (55% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,742. The poverty rate stands at 31.0% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $73,900 (67% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 51.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15132 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15132 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 15132
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15132.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 32
Accommodation and food services
32 establishments
- Construction 31
Construction
31 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 15132, Mckeesport, 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
21,472
Population
14.6
Area (sq mi)
1,469
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15132?
41.4
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
2.3%
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?
$35,397
Median Household Income
-55% vs state
$23,742
Per Capita Income
31.0%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
26.6 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?
10,379
Total Housing Units
8,480
Occupied Units
1,899
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,900
Median Home Value
-67% vs state
$841
Median Rent
1947
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
+17.8%
YoY Change (2024)
198
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+98%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15132 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +98% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -5.1% | 121 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 139 |
| 2022 | +19.4% | 166 |
| 2023 | +1.0% | 168 |
| 2024 | +17.8% | 198 |
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 368 business establishments in ZIP 15132, employing approximately 5,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $308,652,000.
368
Businesses
5,663
Employees
$308.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 22.8% |
| Retail trade | 62 | 16.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 32 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 31 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.1% |
| Information | 3 | 0.8% |
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 15132 vs 15133 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 1.4 mi |
| 15110 | Duquesne, PA | 5,565 | 2.3 mi |
| 15131 | Mckeesport, PA | 8,240 | 2.3 mi |
| 15045 | Glassport, PA | 4,483 | 2.5 mi |
| 15034 | Dravosburg, PA | 1,792 | 2.6 mi |
| 15135 | Mckeesport, PA | 5,139 | 3.0 mi |
| 15047 | Greenock, PA | 151 | 2.8 mi |
| 15112 | East Pittsburgh, PA | 3,292 | 4.5 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 3.2 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 3.6 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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