Mc Kees Rocks, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15136
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,849
- 758/sq mi High-density area
- $69,099
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mc Kees Rocks pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 758
- people per sq mi
- 65%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15136 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 15136 (Mc Kees Rocks, PA) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 197.7 in 2023 to 211.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15136 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mc Kees Rocks, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 21,849 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 758 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15136 reports a modest median household income of $69,099 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,302. The poverty rate is 17.5%, with unemployment at 7.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $184,900 (19% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $1,167; owner occupancy is 64.5%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15136 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 15136
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mc Kees Rocks, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,302
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15136 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Mc Kees Rocks, 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)
$69,099 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
11,354housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15136 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
27,895 residents
- 15205
Pittsburgh (15205)
21,865 residents
- 15136
Mc Kees Rocks (15136)
21,849 residents
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
19,685 residents
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
18,536 residents
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
17,718 residents
- 15204 8,329
Pittsburgh (15204)
8,329 residents
- 15233 4,451
Pittsburgh (15233)
4,451 residents
- 15142 1,163
Presto (15142)
1,163 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15136 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15136 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15142
Presto (15142)
$119,667 median income
- 15233
Pittsburgh (15233)
$78,750 median income
- 15106
Carnegie (15106)
$77,247 median income
- 15220
Pittsburgh (15220)
$75,611 median income
- 15205
Pittsburgh (15205)
$70,991 median income
- 15136
Mc Kees Rocks (15136)
$69,099 median income
- 15202
Pittsburgh (15202)
$68,287 median income
- 15212
Pittsburgh (15212)
$64,077 median income
- 15225
Pittsburgh (15225)
$61,094 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15136 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15136, 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 (21,849 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 15136 in?
ZIP code 15136 (Mc Kees Rocks) 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 15136?
ZIP code 15136 in Mc Kees Rocks, PA has a population of 21,849 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15136?
The median household income in ZIP 15136 is $69,099, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15136?
The median home value in ZIP 15136 is $184,900, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15136?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15136 is White at 73.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15136?
ZIP code 15136 has 590 business establishments employing approximately 7,187 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15136?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15136 are: Health care and social assistance (117), Other services (except public administration) (71), Construction (65). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15136?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15136 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 15136?
In ZIP code 15136, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 15136?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15136 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15136?
In ZIP code 15136, approximately 64.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15136?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15136 is 17.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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