Mckeesport, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15135
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,139
- 472/sq mi High-density area
- $82,632
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mckeesport pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 472
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15135 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 15135 (Mckeesport, PA) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 214.2 in 2023 to 208.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15135 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mckeesport, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,139 residents across 10.9 square miles, a density of 472 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15135 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,632 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,646. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.8% and unemployment is 1.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,900 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,090; owner occupancy is 81.3%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15135 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 15135
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mckeesport, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15135.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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 15135, 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
5,139
Population
10.9
Area (sq mi)
472
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15135?
49.8
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$82,632
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$45,646
Per Capita Income
2.8%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15135 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)
$82,632 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
2,240housing units
2,240
Total Housing Units
2,028
Occupied Units
212
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,090
Median Rent
1957
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
-2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15135 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.8% | 161 |
| 2021 | +2.0% | 164 |
| 2022 | +14.3% | 187 |
| 2023 | +14.4% | 214 |
| 2024 | -2.9% | 208 |
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 54 business establishments in ZIP 15135, employing approximately 505 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,039,000.
54
Businesses
505
Employees
$25.0M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 25.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 13.0% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.6% |
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 15135 vs 15028 →
ZIP 15135 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
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
10,894 residents
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15133 6,432
Mckeesport (15133)
6,432 residents
- 15135 5,139
Mckeesport (15135)
5,139 residents
- 15035 2,129
East Mc Keesport (15035)
2,129 residents
- 15083 952
Sutersville (15083)
952 residents
- 15018 821
Buena Vista (15018)
821 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15135 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15135 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
- 15133
Mckeesport (15133)
$65,938 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15083
Sutersville (15083)
$64,750 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 median income
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15028
Coulters (15028)
$48,750 median income
- 15047
Greenock (15047)
$45,792 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15135 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15028 | Coulters, PA | 142 | 0.9 mi |
| 15047 | Greenock, PA | 151 | 1.3 mi |
| 15131 | Mckeesport, PA | 8,240 | 2.5 mi |
| 15018 | Buena Vista, PA | 821 | 2.3 mi |
| 15132 | Mckeesport, PA | 21,472 | 3.0 mi |
| 15133 | Mckeesport, PA | 6,432 | 3.1 mi |
| 15083 | Sutersville, PA | 952 | 3.6 mi |
| 15037 | Elizabeth, PA | 10,894 | 3.6 mi |
| 15137 | North Versailles, PA | 10,228 | 5.3 mi |
| 15035 | East Mc Keesport, PA | 2,129 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15135, 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 (5,139 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 15135 in?
ZIP code 15135 (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 15135?
ZIP code 15135 in Mckeesport, PA has a population of 5,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15135?
The median household income in ZIP 15135 is $82,632, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15135?
The median home value in ZIP 15135 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15135?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15135 is White at 92.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15135?
ZIP code 15135 has 54 business establishments employing approximately 505 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15135?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15135 are: Construction (14), Professional, scientific, and technical services (7), Retail trade (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15135?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15135 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 15135?
In ZIP code 15135, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.4% 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 15135?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15135 is 29.3 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 15135?
In ZIP code 15135, approximately 81.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15135?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15135 is 2.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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