City

Mckeesport, PA

5 ZIP codes  ·  Allegheny County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥38,650Population
💰$51,848Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂45.2Median Age
🏠$107,132Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓34.9%College Grads▼ 10% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.2%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 19.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 6%Race
White70.2%
Hispanic3.1%
Black19.7%
Asian0.8%
Other6.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads34.9% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma315 (1.2%)
HS Graduate10,127 (37.8%)
Some College3,422 (12.8%)
Associates3,450 (12.9%)
Bachelors3,917 (14.6%)
Graduate Degree5,529 (20.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 12.8%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 14.6%Graduate: 20.7%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad37.8%
Some College12.8%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors14.6%
Graduate20.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.5%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,848 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$107,131 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$899/mo
Total Housing Units20,047
Vacant Units2,428

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
5%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
59%
About Mckeesport, PA

Mckeesport is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Allegheny County. The city spans 5 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 38,650 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.21 years.

Economically, Mckeesport is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,848 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mckeesport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,131, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $898 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mckeesport is moderately educated. 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (70.18%).

Mckeesport, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 5 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Mckeesport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15131 8,451 $68,496 $147,700 $999 4.7% 45.7% 71.4%
15132 19,083 $32,170 $71,300 $791 9.8% 26.7% 48.9%
15133 6,139 $66,630 $89,000 $923 10.4% 37.3% 78.8%
15135 4,977 $80,798 $198,000 $1,113 1.0% 44.9% 79.9%