15126 ZIP Code — Imperial, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15126 is located in Imperial, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 19.74 square miles and serves a population of 6,901 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.
About ZIP code 15126
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $212,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $89,500. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
6,901
population
19.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15126 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15126
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15126. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Imperial | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15019 Bulger (3.6 mi)
15026 Clinton (4.8 mi)
15275 Pittsburgh (5.6 mi)
15071 Oakdale (5.7 mi)
15108 Coraopolis (6 mi)
15053 Joffre (6.6 mi)
15057 Mc Donald (7 mi)
15046 Crescent (7.6 mi)
15078 Slovan (8.3 mi)
15056 Leetsdale (8.4 mi)
15276 Pittsburgh (8.7 mi)
15021 Burgettstown (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,901 |
| Population density | 350 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.4573 |
| Longitude | -80.2863 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 724/412 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
6,901
Population
350
People per sq mi
42.4
Median age
$89,500
Median household income
$43,948
Per capita income
$212,100
Median home value
$752
Median monthly rent
77.0%
Home ownership
5.7%
Poverty rate
1.5%
Unemployment
2,676
Housing units
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
204
Under 5
195
220
5–9
210
160
10–14
152
134
15–19
128
180
20–24
172
562
25–34
534
500
35–44
476
273
45–54
259
255
55–59
243
536
60–64
510
340
65–74
324
96
75–84
92
75
85+
71
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,307 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 5,594 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 998 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 42.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Two or more races
7.6%
Asian
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Black or African American
1.3%
Other race
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,999 | 85% |
| Two or more races | 533 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 239 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 156 | 2.2% |
| Black or African American | 93 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 37 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.2% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.5% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.6% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
2.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
4.3%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
12.7%
$75k–$100k
19.9%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
10.8%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $89,500 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.2%
$50k–$100k
4.3%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
25.8%
$200k–$300k
40.4%
$300k–$500k
14.1%
$500k–$1M
2.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,100 |
| Median rent / month | $752 |
| Owner occupied | 77.0% |
| Renter occupied | 23.0% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 61.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 3.7% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.21 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 56.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 52.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 81.0% |
| Electricity | 13.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,226 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 261 | 8.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 896 | 28.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 815 | 25.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 732 | 22.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 724 | 22.6% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.9% | 31.0% |
| Married | 45.3% | 45.6% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 1.0% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.6%
Some HS, no diploma
1.6%
HS graduate
30.8%
Some college, no degree
12.1%
Associate's degree
10.6%
Bachelor's degree
29.8%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 43 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 79 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 556 | 51.1% |
| High school | 265 | 24.3% |
| College / grad school | 146 | 13.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.9%
Professional & management
14.6%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Retail trade
8.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.4%
Finance & real estate
6.7%
Construction
6.1%
Other services
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Public administration
2.5%
Agriculture & mining
1.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 46.4% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 23.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 9.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 92.8% |
| Government | 6.4% |
| Self-employed | 0.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.6% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 2.4% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.8 |
Poverty
All people
5.7%
Under 18 years
3.5%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
6.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 27.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.7% |
| Binge drinking | 22.2% |
| No physical activity | 19.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 69.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 11.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 327 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.6% |
| Under 18 | 1.3% |
| 18–64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 and over | 22.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.9% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 2.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,502 | 94.2% |
| Spanish | 110 | 1.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 37 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 73 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,625 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 6,598 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 5,501 | 79.7% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 276 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 222 | 80.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,096 | 15.9% |
| French | 787 | 11.4% |
| Arab | 298 | 4.3% |
| Irish | 141 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 29 | 0.4% |
| English | 29 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.3% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15126
What city is ZIP code 15126 in?
ZIP code 15126 is primarily assigned to Imperial, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15126 in?
ZIP code 15126 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of ZIP code 15126?
ZIP code 15126 has an estimated population of 6,901 residents, with a density of 350 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15126?
The median home value in ZIP code 15126 is $212,100.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15126?
The median household income in ZIP code 15126 is $89,500, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15126 in?
ZIP code 15126 observes the EST timezone.