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Mckeesport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15132

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

21,472
1,469/sq mi
$35,397
Median income
$73,900
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mckeesport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,469
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15132 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15132 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mckeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 21,472 residents across 14.6 square miles, a density of 1,469 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15132 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $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%. Housing costs here run $73,900 for a typical home value (67% below the state average), with rent averaging $841 a month; 51.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Allegheny County, letting you compare 15132 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 15132

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mckeesport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15132.

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 15132, 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

21,472

Population

14.6

Area (sq mi)

1,469

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15132?

41.4

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 52.9%
African American 33.3%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

How ZIP 15132 ranks nationally

Mckeesport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,397 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

Owner 51.0%
Renter 49.0%

$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

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ZIP 15132 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 15132 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15132 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 15132 ranks #null 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15132 in? ▼
ZIP code 15132 (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 15132? ▼
ZIP code 15132 in Mckeesport, PA has a population of 21,472 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15132? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15132 is $35,397, which is 54% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15132? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15132 is $73,900, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15132? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15132 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15132? ▼
ZIP code 15132 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 5,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15132? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15132 are: Health care and social assistance (84), Retail trade (62), Other services (except public administration) (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15132? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15132 increased by 17.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 98%. 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 15132? ▼
In ZIP code 15132, 53.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 15132? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15132 is 26.6 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 15132? ▼
In ZIP code 15132, approximately 51.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15132? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15132 is 31.0% 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.