ZIP Code 15132

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Mckeesport · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
21,472

1,469/sq mi

Median income
$35,397

▼ 54% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$73,900

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 41.4

Land area
14.6 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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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

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)

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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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.

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Official Data Resources for Mckeesport, PA

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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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