15148 ZIP Code — Wilmerding, PA

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15148 is located in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, within Allegheny County. It covers approximately 1.11 square miles and serves a population of 2,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 412.

About ZIP code 15148

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $59,800. Renters make up the majority at 59%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $39,295. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15148 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,414

population

1.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15148 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15148

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15148. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmerding	Acceptable
Wilmerding	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15035 East Mc Keesport (0.9 mi) 15137 North Versailles (1.3 mi) 15145 Turtle Creek (2.2 mi) 15112 East Pittsburgh (2.8 mi) 15110 Duquesne (3.3 mi) 15085 Trafford (3.7 mi) 15615 Ardara (3.8 mi) 15104 Braddock (3.9 mi) 15131 Mckeesport (4.3 mi) 15132 Mckeesport (4.7 mi) 15647 Larimer (5 mi) 15221 Pittsburgh (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,414
Population density	2,175 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3907
Longitude	-79.7924
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	66.8%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	7.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,414

Population

2,175

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$39,295

Median household income

$28,752

Per capita income

$59,800

Median home value

$817

Median monthly rent

41.2%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

13.4%

Unemployment

857

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

235

25–34

262

108

35–44

120

118

45–54

131

55–59

111

60–64

123

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	575	23.8%
18 and over	1,839	76.2%
65 and over	349	14.5%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.3%

Black or African American 28.6%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,631	67.3%
Black or African American	694	28.6%
Two or more races	88	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.8%	40.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.8%	29.6%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	22.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.5%	7.4%	7.1%

Under $10k 14.3%

$10k–$15k 7.4%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.3%
$10k–$15k	7.4%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$39,295

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.8%

$50k–$100k 46.7%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 7.1%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$59,800
Median rent / month	$817
Owner occupied	41.2%
Renter occupied	58.8%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	40.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.9%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.3%
1990–1999	16.3%
1980–1989	5.7%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	45.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	22.4%
2 bedrooms	44.4%
3 bedrooms	14.0%
4 bedrooms	11.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.0%
1 vehicle	46.7%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.9%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.1%
Fuel oil	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	301	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	128	11.3%
Male householder, no spouse	292	25.9%
Female householder, no spouse	407	36.1%
Households with children under 18	244	21.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	280	24.8%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.9%	47.9%
Married	33.8%	30.8%
Separated	3.0%	0.8%
Widowed	1.7%	8.7%
Divorced	4.7%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 19.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	16.2%
Kindergarten	37	7.8%
Elementary school	261	54.8%
High school	78	16.4%
College / grad school	23	4.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.8%

Professional & management 20.6%

Retail trade 13.2%

Construction 8.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.2%

Other services 2.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.4%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	22.1%
Natural resources & construction	7.8%
Production & transportation	12.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.8%
Government	3.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.8%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	6.1%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	13.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.2

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 50.1%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 46.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.6%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	10.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	31.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	21.0%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	12.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	23.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.9%
Under 18	15.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	39.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	59.4%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,247	93.1%
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)	2,345	97.1%
Born in same state	2,338	96.9%
Born in different state	2,040	84.5%
Foreign born	7	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	69	2.9%
Not a US citizen	30	43.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	356	14.7%
French	165	6.8%
Arab	24	1%
Norwegian	15	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	9	0.4%
English	5	0.2%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.7%
Internet access	85.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15148

What city is ZIP code 15148 in?

ZIP code 15148 is primarily assigned to Wilmerding, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15148 in?

ZIP code 15148 falls within Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15148?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15148 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15148 mostly rentals?

59% of occupied units in ZIP code 15148 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15148?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15148?

The median home value in ZIP code 15148 is $59,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15148 in?

ZIP code 15148 observes the EST timezone.