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Wilmerding, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15148

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,814
973/sq mi
$37,179
Median income
$60,100
Median home value
15.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Wilmerding pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
2th pct
home value, US ZIPs
973
people per sq mi
40%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15148 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15148 covers 2.9 square miles in Wilmerding, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,814 residents on file, a density of 973 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15148 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,179 (52% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,315. The poverty rate stands at 28.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.5%. The typical home here is valued at $60,100 (74% below the state average); renters pay a median of $802 monthly, and 39.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is 38 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Allegheny County, so you can benchmark 15148 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 15148

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmerding, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15148.

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 15148, Wilmerding, 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

2,814

Population

2.9

Area (sq mi)

973

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15148?

37.0

Median Age

51.8%

Male

48.2%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.1%
African American 20.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$37,179

Median Household Income

-52% vs state

$31,315

Per Capita Income

28.8%

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Unemployment Rate

37.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15148 ranks nationally

Wilmerding, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,179 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,515

Total Housing Units

1,212

Occupied Units

303

Vacant Units

1.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.8%
Renter 60.2%

$60,100

Median Home Value

-74% vs state

$802

Median Rent

1944

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 15148, employing approximately 891 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,999,000.

53

Businesses

891

Employees

$50.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 9 17.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 15.1%
Manufacturing 5 9.4%
Retail trade 5 9.4%
Construction 4 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 4 7.5%
Wholesale trade 3 5.7%
Finance and insurance 3 5.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.7%

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 15148 vs 15035 →

ZIP 15148 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 15148 ranks #0 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 15148 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 15148 ranks #null 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
15035 East Mc Keesport, PA 2,129 0.9 mi
15137 North Versailles, PA 10,228 1.3 mi
15140 Pitcairn, PA 3,294 1.4 mi
15145 Turtle Creek, PA 7,132 2.1 mi
15112 East Pittsburgh, PA 3,292 2.4 mi
15131 Mckeesport, PA 8,240 4.0 mi
15146 Monroeville, PA 28,323 2.9 mi
15110 Duquesne, PA 5,565 3.2 mi
15104 Braddock, PA 9,038 3.6 mi
15085 Trafford, PA 7,944 3.9 mi

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Related Areas

Allegheny County Wilmerding, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15148 in? ▼
ZIP code 15148 (Wilmerding) 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 15148? ▼
ZIP code 15148 in Wilmerding, PA has a population of 2,814 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15148? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15148 is $37,179, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15148? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15148 is $60,100, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15148? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15148 is White at 75.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15148? ▼
ZIP code 15148 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 891 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15148? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15148 are: Other services (except public administration) (9), Transportation and warehousing (8), Manufacturing (5). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15148? ▼
In ZIP code 15148, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.8% 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 15148? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15148 is 37.9 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 15148? ▼
In ZIP code 15148, approximately 39.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15148? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15148 is 28.8% 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.