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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
$82,632
Median income
$184,900
Median home value
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $45,646. Poverty here runs at 2.8%, with unemployment measured at 1.7%. The typical home here is valued at $184,900 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,090 monthly, and 81.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 15135 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Allegheny County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15135?

49.8

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 92.5%
African American 6.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$45,646

Per Capita Income

2.8%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

29.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15135 ranks nationally

Mckeesport, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,632 Top 35% higher than 65% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.4%

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

What does housing look like?

2,240

Total Housing Units

2,028

Occupied Units

212

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.3%
Renter 18.7%

$184,900

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15135 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 15135 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 15135 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 15135 ranks the highest 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.