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 High-density area
- $37,179
- Median income Below-median income area
- $60,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 2nd 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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,315. Economic pressure is pronounced: 28.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.5%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $60,100 (74% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $802; owner occupancy is 39.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Allegheny County, so 15148 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 15148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmerding, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15148.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
8 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
5 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15148?
37.0
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
0.8%
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?
$37,179
Median Household Income
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$31,315
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15148 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wilmerding, 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)
$37,179 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
1,515housing units
1,515
Total Housing Units
1,212
Occupied Units
303
Vacant Units
1.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$60,100
Median Home Value
-74% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 15148 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
28,323 residents
- 15137 10,228
North Versailles (15137)
10,228 residents
- 15104 9,038
Braddock (15104)
9,038 residents
- 15131 8,240
Mckeesport (15131)
8,240 residents
- 15085 7,944
Trafford (15085)
7,944 residents
- 15145 7,132
Turtle Creek (15145)
7,132 residents
- 15110 5,565
Duquesne (15110)
5,565 residents
- 15140 3,294
Pitcairn (15140)
3,294 residents
- 15112 3,292
East Pittsburgh (15112)
3,292 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15148 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15148 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15085
Trafford (15085)
$82,456 median income
- 15146
Monroeville (15146)
$79,300 median income
- 15035
East Mc Keesport (15035)
$65,907 median income
- 15131
Mckeesport (15131)
$61,744 median income
- 15137
North Versailles (15137)
$53,632 median income
- 15145
Turtle Creek (15145)
$49,628 median income
- 15112
East Pittsburgh (15112)
$47,730 median income
- 15110
Duquesne (15110)
$44,180 median income
- 15104
Braddock (15104)
$40,104 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15148, 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 (2,814 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 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.
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