ZIP Code 15136

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Mc Kees Rocks · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania

Population
21,849

758/sq mi

Median income
$69,099

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$184,900

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
30.8%

Median age 43.2

Land area
28.8 sq mi

New York

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15136?

43.2

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 15.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

Owner 64.5%
Renter 35.5%

$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)

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

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15204 Pittsburgh, PA 8,329 2.4 mi
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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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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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Official Data Resources for Mc Kees Rocks, PA

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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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