15018 ZIP Code — Buena Vista, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15018 is located in Buena Vista, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 0.82 square miles and serves a population of 893 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15018

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $68,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($29,962) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and Spanish spoken in 22% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 15018 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

893

population

0.82

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15018 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15018

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15018. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buena Vista	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15083 Sutersville (1.8 mi) 15135 Mckeesport (2.3 mi) 15037 Elizabeth (3.3 mi) 15637 Herminie (4 mi) 15678 Rillton (4.1 mi) 15131 Mckeesport (4.1 mi) 15642 Irwin (4.8 mi) 15089 West Newton (4.8 mi) 15133 Mckeesport (5.4 mi) 15132 Mckeesport (5.6 mi) 15647 Larimer (6.1 mi) 15045 Glassport (6.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	893
Population density	1,089 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.82 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.2695
Longitude	-79.7917
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

893

Population

1,089

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$29,962

Median household income

$25,111

Per capita income

$68,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.1%

Home ownership

6.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

418

Housing units

4.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

147

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	133	14.9%
18 and over	760	85.1%
65 and over	185	20.7%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.5%

Asian 20.5%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	665	74.5%
Asian	183	20.5%
Two or more races	38	4.3%
Black or African American	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	14.1%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.4%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.8%

$25k–$35k 35.7%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 4.9%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.8%
$25k–$35k	35.7%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	4.9%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$29,962

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.7%

$50k–$100k 37.5%

$100k–$150k 34.7%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$68,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.1%
Renter occupied	6.9%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	4.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	10.0%
1939 or earlier	62.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	33.9%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	29.1%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	79.5%
Electricity	7.5%
Fuel oil	13.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	122	35.2%
Cohabiting couple	7	2.0%
Male householder, no spouse	115	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	103	29.7%
Households with children under 18	43	12.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	156	45.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	40.9%
Married	46.6%	42.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.5%
Divorced	32.4%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 64.1%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.9%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	10	18.5%
High school	38	70.4%
College / grad school	6	11.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.9%

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Retail trade 15.7%

Construction 12.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.5%

Professional & management 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.0%
Service	4.8%
Sales & office	21.4%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	45.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.2%
Government	1.0%
Self-employed	18.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	18.2%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 6.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 7.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.9%
Retirement income	48.4%
Supplemental Security	2.6%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	30.3%
High cholesterol	30.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.6%
Binge drinking	21.7%
No physical activity	20.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	11.2%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	8.9%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	70.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	11.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	116	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	7.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.4%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	12.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	836	93.6%
Spanish	183	21.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	183	21.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	710	79.5%
Born in same state	710	79.5%
Born in different state	683	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	183	20.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	239	26.8%
Arab	101	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	49	5.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15018

What city is ZIP code 15018 in?

ZIP code 15018 is primarily assigned to Buena Vista, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15018 in?

ZIP code 15018 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15018?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15018 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 15018 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15018 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15018 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 15018?

Approximately 22% of households in ZIP code 15018 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What timezone is ZIP code 15018 in?

ZIP code 15018 observes the EST timezone.