ZIP Code 15136
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Mc Kees Rocks · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,849
- Median income
- $69,099
- Median home value
- $184,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 30.8%
- Land area
- 28.8 sq mi
758/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
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ZIP code 15136 in Mc Kees Rocks, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,849. The median household income is $69,099, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $184,900, 34% below the US average. 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15136 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 28.8 square miles in Mc Kees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,849 residents, producing a population density of 758 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 15136 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15136 sits at $69,099 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,302. The poverty rate stands at 17.5% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $184,900 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,167 per month, and 64.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15136 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15136 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 15136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15136.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
117 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
71 establishments
- Construction
Construction
65 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 46
Accommodation and food services
46 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15136, Mc Kees Rocks, 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
21,849
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
758
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15136?
43.2
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
3.8%
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?
$69,099
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$40,302
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,354
Total Housing Units
10,148
Occupied Units
1,206
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,900
Median Home Value
-19% vs state
$1,167
Median Rent
1963
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
211
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+111%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15136 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.8% | 157 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 175 |
| 2022 | +9.9% | 193 |
| 2023 | +2.7% | 198 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 211 |
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 590 business establishments in ZIP 15136, employing approximately 7,187 people with a combined annual payroll of $402,604,000.
590
Businesses
7,187
Employees
$402.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 117 | 19.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 71 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 65 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 65 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 43 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 38 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 24 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 3.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.0% |
| Educational services | 5 | 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 15136 vs 15205 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15205 | Pittsburgh, PA | 21,865 | 2.1 mi |
| 15225 | Pittsburgh, PA | 1,084 | 2.7 mi |
| 15204 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8,329 | 2.4 mi |
| 15106 | Carnegie, PA | 18,536 | 4.0 mi |
| 15202 | Pittsburgh, PA | 19,685 | 3.2 mi |
| 15233 | Pittsburgh, PA | 4,451 | 3.7 mi |
| 15290 | Pittsburgh, PA | 0 | 4.5 mi |
| 15212 | Pittsburgh, PA | 27,895 | 5.1 mi |
| 15142 | Presto, PA | 1,163 | 5.8 mi |
| 15220 | Pittsburgh, PA | 17,718 | 4.4 mi |
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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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