ZIP Code 15148
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Wilmerding · Allegheny County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,814
- Median income
- $37,179
- Median home value
- $60,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.8%
- Land area
- 2.9 sq mi
973/sq mi
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 78% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
Median age 37
New York
ZIP code 15148 in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,814. The median household income is $37,179, which is 51% below the national average. Median home value is $60,100, 78% below the US average. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15148 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.9 square miles in Wilmerding, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,814 residents, producing a population density of 973 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 15148 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15148 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $60,100 (74% below the state average) with median rent at $802 per month, and 39.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15148 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 15148
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,315
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
10.5%
Unemployment Rate
37.9 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?
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
$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 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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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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