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 High-density area
- $65,938
- Median income Near-median income area
- $97,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15133 (Mckeesport, PA) rose +11.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.9 in 2023 to 218.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,499. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 9.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $97,500 (57% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $884; owner occupancy is 79.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15133 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 15133
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mckeesport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15133.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15133?
42.8
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$65,938
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$34,499
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Unemployment Rate
32.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15133 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)
$65,938 38th percentile higher than 38% 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
3,069housing units
3,069
Total Housing Units
2,820
Occupied Units
249
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$97,500
Median Home Value
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15133 vs 15045 →
ZIP 15133 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
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
20,131 residents
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
10,894 residents
- 15104
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15045 4,483
Glassport (15045)
4,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15133 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15133 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
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
$77,579 median income
- 15122
West Mifflin (15122)
$72,485 median income
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 median income
- 15034
Dravosburg (15034)
$51,715 median income
- 15045
Glassport (15045)
$47,803 median income
- 15047
Greenock (15047)
$45,792 median income
- 15110
Duquesne (15110)
$44,180 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15133, 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 (6,432 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 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.
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