City

Buena Vista, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥899Population
💰$36,750Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$79,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.3% Female 34.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 75.9%Asian: 19.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White75.9%
Asian19.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
9%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
38%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty7.3% ▼ 27% below avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate420 (64%)
Some College58 (8.8%)
Associates51 (7.8%)
Bachelors110 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree17 (2.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 64%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 2.6%Edu
HS Grad64.0%
Some College8.8%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate2.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91.9%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner91.9%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
44%
$150k–$200k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,750 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$79,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units513
Vacant Units169

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
62%
$50k–$75k
6%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
13%
1940s–1950s
12%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
72%
About Buena Vista, PA

Buena Vista is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 899 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Buena Vista is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Buena Vista is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $79,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 91.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buena Vista is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (75.86%).

Buena Vista, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Buena Vista
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15018 899 $36,750 $79,300 0.0% 19.4% 91.9%