Zip code 15132: McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15132?

15132 is assigned to McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15132 in?

15132 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15132?

About 18,898 people live in 15132, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15132?

The median household income in 15132 is $35,397.

Q: What zip codes are near 15132?

The closest zip codes to 15132 are 15134, 15133, 15110, 15045, 15131.

Residential delivery areaAllegheny CountyEastern Time

Population

18,898

Median household income

$35K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$74K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$841/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.6 sq mi

3,356 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15132

15132 is an urban zip code in McKeesport, Pennsylvania (Allegheny County), covering 5.6 sq mi of land. About 18,898 people live here, or 3,356 per square mile. The median resident is 41.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $35,397 a year, about 44% of the national median of $80,734. 31% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $73,900, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $841 a month.

11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 11% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.

How 15132 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers18.2%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%128th of 1,704 in PA
Poverty rate31%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%67th of 1,699 in PA
Unemployment rate11.4%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%118th of 1,704 in PA
Housing vacancy18.3%
92nd
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%369th of 1,699 in PA
Rent-burdened renters60.7%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%220th of 1,596 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.481
82nd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474170th of 1,697 in PA
Residents 65 and older21.3%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%818th of 1,707 in PA
Diversity index60.5
73rd
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.659th of 1,707 in PA
Population density3,356/sq mi
70th
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi178th of 1,707 in PA
Median age41.4
68th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,116th of 1,707 in PA
Veterans6.4%
58th
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%939th of 1,707 in PA
Uninsured rate7.4%
55th
U.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%411th of 1,705 in PA
Average commute26.6 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min826th of 1,596 in PA
Residents under 1822.5%
54th
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%484th of 1,707 in PA
Work from home10.7%
39th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%794th of 1,704 in PA
Population18,898
29th
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639214th of 1,707 in PA
Tech workers1.8%
29th
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%724th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate51%
19th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,587th of 1,698 in PA
Foreign-born residents2.3%
14th
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%673rd of 1,707 in PA
Government workers9.2%
13th
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,128th of 1,704 in PA
Self-employed workers6.2%
11th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,151st of 1,704 in PA
Median gross rent$841
9th
U.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209970th of 1,366 in PA
Per capita income$23,742
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,598th of 1,707 in PA
Broadband access81%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,385th of 1,698 in PA
Median earnings per worker$33,644
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,577th of 1,693 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher11.1%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,487th of 1,706 in PA
Median household income$35,397
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,591st of 1,617 in PA
Median home value$73,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,581st of 1,628 in PA

Measure	15132	Allegheny	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Healthcare workers	18.2%	12.2%	11.5%	9.7%	99th	128th of 1,704
Poverty rateWeakness	31%	11.5%	11.7%	12.5%	96th	67th of 1,699
Unemployment rateWeakness	11.4%	5%	5.3%	5.2%	96th	118th of 1,704
Housing vacancy	18.3%	10.1%	9.2%	10.1%	92nd	369th of 1,699
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	60.7%	46.2%	48.2%	51.1%	85th	220th of 1,596
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.481	0.485	0.474	0.483	82nd	170th of 1,697
Residents 65 and older	21.3%	20.2%	19.5%	17.2%	80th	818th of 1,707
Diversity index	60.5	41	44.6	61.4	73rd	59th of 1,707
Population density	3,356/sq mi	1,696/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	70th	178th of 1,707
Median age	41.4	40.6	40.9	38.9	68th	1,116th of 1,707
Veterans	6.4%	5.7%	6.1%	6.2%	58th	939th of 1,707
Uninsured rate	7.4%	3.8%	5.6%	8.4%	55th	411th of 1,705
Average commute	26.6 min	25.2 min	26.3 min	26.4 min	54th	826th of 1,596
Residents under 18	22.5%	18.6%	20.4%	22%	54th	484th of 1,707
Work from home	10.7%	21.1%	15.6%	15.1%	39th	794th of 1,704
Population	18,898	1,238,177	13,018,639	334,922,499	29th	214th of 1,707
Tech workers	1.8%	5.4%	3.6%	3.8%	29th	724th of 1,704
Homeownership rateWeakness	51%	65.2%	69.3%	65.2%	19th	1,587th of 1,698
Foreign-born residents	2.3%	6.6%	7.7%	14.1%	14th	673rd of 1,707
Government workers	9.2%	10.3%	11.5%	14.5%	13th	1,128th of 1,704
Self-employed workers	6.2%	7.2%	8.2%	10%	11th	1,151st of 1,704
Median gross rent	$841	$1,153	$1,209	$1,413	9th	970th of 1,366
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,742	$49,588	$44,355	$44,673	6th	1,598th of 1,707
Broadband accessWeakness	81%	90.8%	89.7%	91%	6th	1,385th of 1,698
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,644	$54,150	$50,599	$49,666	6th	1,577th of 1,693
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.1%	45.8%	35.2%	35.7%	4th	1,487th of 1,706
Median household incomeWeakness	$35,397	$78,548	$77,971	$80,734	2nd	1,591st of 1,617
Median home value	$73,900	$227,600	$254,500	$332,700	1st	1,581st of 1,628

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

18%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

11%

35–44

10%

45–54

15%

55–64

12%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.4

Under 18

22.5%

65 and over

21.3%

Race and ethnicity

White53%
Black33%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

60.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

83.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

95%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.5%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 8,480
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 49.2%
Married couples: 21.9%
Living alone: 46.6%
Veterans (of adults): 6.4%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15132

$35,397

Allegheny Co.

$78,548

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,742

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

31%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.481

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15132

$73,900

Allegheny Co.

$227,600

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15132

$841

Allegheny Co.

$1,153

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

0.2%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 10,379
Owner-occupied: 51%
Vacant: 18.3%
Median year built: 1947
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 60.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.7%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

68%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

11%

Other

0.4%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

24%

20–29

17%

30–44

25%

45–59

15%

60+

Average commute

26.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

11.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

18%

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Sales

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Management

Production

Education

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.2%

Industries

Health care and social assistance

25%

Retail

10%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Construction

Manufacturing

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Education

Other services

Professional and technical services

Wholesale

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$33,644

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

16.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15132	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$51,610	$74,888
Service	$20,986	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,307	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$30,150	$49,199
Production and transportation	$41,892	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

43%

Some college

19%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 85.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
Households with broadband: 81%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.9%
No internet access: 16.7%
Without health insurance: 7.4%
Limited-English households: 2.3%

Geography

City (USPS): McKeesport
State: Pennsylvania
County: Allegheny County
Center point: 40.3398° N, 79.8428° W
Land area: 5.6 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

McKeesport90% of zip
Versailles9% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15132

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15134	McKeesport, PA · PO box	1.3 mi	—	—	—
15133	McKeesport, PA	1.6 mi	6,112	$65,938	$97,500
15110	Duquesne, PA	2.4 mi	5,149	$44,180	$63,800
15045	Glassport, PA	2.5 mi	4,368	$47,803	$82,700
15131	McKeesport, PA	2.5 mi	8,209	$61,744	$162,700
15034	Dravosburg, PA	2.6 mi	1,643	$51,715	$93,500
15047	Greenock, PA	3.1 mi	203	$45,792	$117,100
15137	North Versailles, PA	3.1 mi	10,043	$53,632	$115,200
15122	West Mifflin, PA	3.2 mi	18,816	$72,485	$151,400
15135	McKeesport, PA	3.2 mi	4,859	$82,632	$184,900
15035	East Mc Keesport, PA	3.6 mi	2,002	$65,907	$101,100
15028	Coulters, PA	3.8 mi	128	$48,750	$96,000

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Questions about 15132

What city is zip code 15132?

15132 is assigned to McKeesport, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15132 in?

15132 is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15132?

About 18,898 people live in 15132, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15132 in?

15132 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15132?

The median household income in 15132 is $35,397.

What zip codes are near 15132?

The closest zip codes to 15132 are 15134, 15133, 15110, 15045, 15131.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15132, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.