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Mckeesport, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15133

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

6,432
834/sq mi
$65,938
Median income
$97,500
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mckeesport pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

40th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
834
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15133 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15133 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mckeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 6,432 residents across 7.7 square miles, a density of 834 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15133 reports a modest median household income of $65,938 (15% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,499. Poverty here runs at 11.3%, with unemployment measured at 9.8%. The typical home here is valued at $97,500 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of $884 monthly, and 79.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 33 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15133 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 15133

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mckeesport, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15133.

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 15133, 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

6,432

Population

7.7

Area (sq mi)

834

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15133?

42.8

Median Age

51.6%

Male

48.4%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 84.4%
African American 4.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$65,938

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$34,499

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

32.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15133 ranks nationally

Mckeesport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,938 40th percentile higher than 40% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 51.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,069

Total Housing Units

2,820

Occupied Units

249

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$97,500

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1952

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

+11.0%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15133 have increased 11.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +15.9% 158
2021 +13.3% 179
2022 +4.2% 186
2023 +5.8% 197
2024 +11.0% 219

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 48 business establishments in ZIP 15133, employing approximately 222 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,313,000.

48

Businesses

222

Employees

$8.3M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 14 29.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 16.7%
Retail trade 6 12.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 4 8.3%

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 15133 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 15133 ranks #6 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 15133 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 15133 ranks #4 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
15045 Glassport, PA 4,483 1.2 mi
15132 Mckeesport, PA 21,472 1.4 mi
15034 Dravosburg, PA 1,792 2.2 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 3.3 mi
15131 Mckeesport, PA 8,240 3.4 mi
15135 Mckeesport, PA 5,139 3.1 mi
15047 Greenock, PA 151 3.4 mi
15122 West Mifflin, PA 20,131 3.2 mi
15104 Braddock, PA 9,038 5.3 mi
15037 Elizabeth, PA 10,894 4.9 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15133 in? ▼
ZIP code 15133 (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 15133? ▼
ZIP code 15133 in Mckeesport, PA has a population of 6,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15133? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15133 is $65,938, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15133? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15133 is $97,500, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15133? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15133 is White at 84.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15133? ▼
ZIP code 15133 has 48 business establishments employing approximately 222 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15133? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15133 are: Construction (14), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15133? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15133 increased by 11.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 15133? ▼
In ZIP code 15133, 51.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 15133? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15133 is 32.5 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 15133? ▼
In ZIP code 15133, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15133? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15133 is 11.3% 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.