15131 ZIP Code — Mckeesport, PA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15131 is located in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 6.61 square miles and serves a population of 8,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.
About ZIP code 15131
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $129,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $62,301. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
8,404
population
6.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15131 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15131
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15131. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mckeesport | Acceptable |
| Mckeesport | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
15135 Mckeesport (2 mi)
15132 Mckeesport (2.6 mi)
15133 Mckeesport (3 mi)
15137 North Versailles (3.5 mi)
15035 East Mc Keesport (3.9 mi)
15110 Duquesne (4 mi)
15018 Buena Vista (4.1 mi)
15642 Irwin (4.2 mi)
15615 Ardara (4.2 mi)
15647 Larimer (4.2 mi)
15148 Wilmerding (4.3 mi)
15045 Glassport (4.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 8,404 |
| Population density | 1,271 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.3284 |
| Longitude | -79.8024 |
| 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 | 49.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
8,404
Population
1,271
People per sq mi
53.0
Median age
$62,301
Median household income
$40,094
Per capita income
$129,500
Median home value
$952
Median monthly rent
71.0%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
6.4%
Unemployment
2,918
Housing units
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
85
Under 5
96
201
5–9
225
236
10–14
263
199
15–19
223
190
20–24
213
468
25–34
524
372
35–44
417
327
45–54
366
327
55–59
366
435
60–64
486
565
65–74
631
272
75–84
305
289
85+
323
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,372 | 16.3% |
| 18 and over | 7,032 | 83.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,385 | 28.4% |
| Median age | 53.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.8%
Two or more races
3.1%
Black or African American
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,934 | 92.8% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 3.1% |
| Black or African American | 160 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 149 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.7% | 40.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.5% | 29.6% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.6% | 22.0% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 7.4% | 7.1% |
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
2.3%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
15.3%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
7.3%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.3% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $62,301 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.3%
$50k–$100k
28.0%
$100k–$150k
24.1%
$150k–$200k
21.2%
$200k–$300k
17.5%
$300k–$500k
4.6%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $129,500 |
| Median rent / month | $952 |
| Owner occupied | 71.0% |
| Renter occupied | 29.0% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 73.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 28.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 15.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 44.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 78.9% |
| Electricity | 16.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 3.8% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,580 | 39.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 211 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 698 | 17.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,484 | 37.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 558 | 14.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,759 | 44.3% |
| Average household size | 2.08 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.5% | 27.1% |
| Married | 49.1% | 40.8% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 19.9% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.9%
HS graduate
36.6%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
14.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
8.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 34 | 2.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1 | 0.1% |
| Elementary school | 876 | 56.0% |
| High school | 345 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 308 | 19.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Retail trade
14.1%
Manufacturing
11.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.6%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.7%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Public administration
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 19.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 16.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.3% |
| Government | 12.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.2% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 1.3% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 15.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
10.0%
18 and over
7.9%
Married-couple families
1.2%
Female-led households
8.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 49.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| High blood pressure | 34.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.0% |
| Diabetes | 10.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 31.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 8.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.7% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 474 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.2% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.1% |
| No insurance | 3.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,223 | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 67 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 22 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,338 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 8,277 | 98.5% |
| Born in different state | 7,443 | 88.6% |
| Foreign born | 61 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 66 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 39 | 59.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,710 | 20.3% |
| French | 1,076 | 12.8% |
| Irish | 304 | 3.6% |
| Norwegian | 71 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 56 | 0.7% |
| English | 40 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.3% |
| Internet access | 85.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15131
What city is ZIP code 15131 in?
ZIP code 15131 is primarily assigned to Mckeesport, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15131 in?
ZIP code 15131 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15131 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 15131 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 15131 have a large retiree population?
50% of households in ZIP code 15131 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15131?
The median home value in ZIP code 15131 is $129,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 15131?
ZIP code 15131 has an estimated population of 8,404 residents, with a density of 1,272 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15131 in?
ZIP code 15131 observes the EST timezone.