15135 ZIP Code — Mckeesport, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15135 is located in Mckeesport, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 5.05 square miles and serves a population of 5,003 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15135

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 $175,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,078. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 45% 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 35 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15135 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,003

population

5.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15135 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15135

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15135. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mckeesport	Acceptable
Mckeesport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15131 Mckeesport (2 mi) 15018 Buena Vista (2.3 mi) 15133 Mckeesport (3.3 mi) 15132 Mckeesport (3.4 mi) 15037 Elizabeth (3.7 mi) 15083 Sutersville (4 mi) 15045 Glassport (4.5 mi) 15642 Irwin (4.6 mi) 15678 Rillton (5 mi) 15647 Larimer (5.3 mi) 15034 Dravosburg (5.4 mi) 15137 North Versailles (5.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,003
Population density	991 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	5.05 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	40.3002
Longitude	-79.8085
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	38.6%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

5,003

Population

991

People per sq mi

47.6

Median age

$80,078

Median household income

$43,170

Per capita income

$175,700

Median home value

$893

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,774

Housing units

31.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

127

5–9

161

10–14

122

163

15–19

207

127

20–24

162

287

25–34

364

154

35–44

195

292

45–54

372

297

55–59

378

126

60–64

159

246

65–74

313

140

75–84

179

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	923	18.4%
18 and over	4,080	81.6%
65 and over	1,036	20.7%
Median age	47.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.5%

Two or more races 3.8%

Black or African American 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	4,680	93.5%
Two or more races	188	3.8%
Black or African American	135	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	27.1%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.7%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 13.7%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 22.0%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	13.7%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	8.9%
$100k–$150k	22.0%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$80,078

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 27.7%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$175,700
Median rent / month	$893
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	7.6%
Single-family detached	76.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	3.2%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	9.0%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	17.2%
1950–1959	22.1%
1940–1949	14.6%
1939 or earlier	14.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	25.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	35.5%
2 vehicles	38.7%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.9%
Electricity	15.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Fuel oil	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	949	45.4%
Cohabiting couple	162	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	164	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	816	39.0%
Households with children under 18	600	28.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	836	40.0%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.2%	34.0%
Married	53.7%	38.4%
Separated	0.0%	1.2%
Widowed	1.8%	15.2%
Divorced	8.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 22.5%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.1%

Graduate / professional 13.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	31.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	100	9.6%
Kindergarten	26	2.5%
Elementary school	418	40.0%
High school	322	30.8%
College / grad school	180	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Manufacturing 11.0%

Retail trade 10.4%

Finance & real estate 9.9%

Construction 9.0%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.8%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Public administration 3.6%

Information 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	28.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.8%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	91.0%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	12.4%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 3.2%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 3.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	30.8%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.5%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.6%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.1%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.9%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	21.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	12.3%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	70.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	287	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.3%
65 and over	31.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.7%
Public insurance	37.1%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,825	96.4%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,876	97.5%
Born in same state	4,864	97.2%
Born in different state	4,520	90.3%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	127	2.5%
Not a US citizen	127	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	797	15.9%
French	477	9.5%
Irish	144	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	2.1%
Polish	24	0.5%
English	19	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15135

What city is ZIP code 15135 in?

ZIP code 15135 is primarily assigned to Mckeesport, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15135 in?

ZIP code 15135 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15135 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 15135 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15135?

The median home value in ZIP code 15135 is $175,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 15135?

ZIP code 15135 has an estimated population of 5,003 residents, with a density of 992 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15135?

The median household income in ZIP code 15135 is $80,078, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15135 in?

ZIP code 15135 observes the EST timezone.