ZIP Code 15131, Pennsylvania
ZIP Code 15131 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
ZCTA5 15131 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Allegheny County / Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,209. The land area covers 6.61 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,209 | ±314 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 55.4 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 4,166 | ±304 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,310 | ±308 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 4,166 | ±304 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 144 | ±116 |
| Median Home Value | $162,700 | ±$12,614 |
| Median Gross Rent | $997 | ±$129 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $61,744 | ±$9,624 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,884 | ±$3,560 |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% | ±3.6% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 788 | ±287 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.2% | ±3.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,665 | ±419 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 85% | ±3.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 1,231,814 (2024)
ID: 193970
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: OFFICE OF THE ALLEGHENY COUNTY EXECUTIVE
RM 101 ALLEGHENY COUNTY COURTHOUSE, 436 GRANT ST, PITTSBURGH PA 15219
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-04 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Cheswick, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Greensburg, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Pittsburgh, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Homestead, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Belle Vernon, PA | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Pittsburgh, PA |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Greater Allegheny
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College | 1.7 mi away | 4000 University Drive, McKeesport, PA, 15132-7644 |
4126759000
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WHITE OAK BRANCH
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Library | 1.4 mi away | 169 VICTORIA DRIVE, WHITE OAK, PA, 15131 |
(412) 678-2002
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West Virginia Junior College-United Career Institute
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College | 5.7 mi away | 8957 Lincoln Highway Suite 101-A, Irwin, PA, 15642-2704 |
7245152440
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CARNEGIE LIBRARY OF MCKEESPORT
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Library | 3.1 mi away | 1507 LIBRARY AVENUE, MCKEESPORT, PA, 15132 |
(412) 672-0625
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Bella Capelli Academy
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College Vocational | 6.5 mi away | 151 Wyngate Drive, Monroeville, PA, 15146-2388 |
4123736309
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N VERSAILLES PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.2 mi away | 1401 GREENSBURG AVE, NORTH VERSAILLES, PA, 15137 |
(412) 823-2222
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Empire Beauty School-Monroeville
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College Vocational | 6.7 mi away | The Plaza, 320 Mall Blvd, Monroeville, PA, 15146-2229 |
8009204593
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DUQUESNE BRANCH
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 300 KENNEDY AVENUE, DUQUESNE, PA, 15110 |
(412) 469-9143
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Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics
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College | 6.9 mi away | 5 Allegheny County Airport, West Mifflin, PA, 15122 |
4123462100
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TRAFFORD COMMUNITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.7 mi away | 416 BRINTON AVENUE, TRAFFORD, PA, 15085 |
(412) 372-5115
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MCKEESPORT, PA US, located 3.4 miles from ZCTA5 15131. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38.5° | 20.5° | 29.5° | 3.04" | — |
| February | 41.7° | 21.7° | 31.7° | 2.54" | — |
| March | 50.9° | 28.5° | 39.7° | 3.20" | — |
| April | 63.9° | 37.7° | 50.8° | 3.76" | — |
| May | 73.5° | 47.4° | 60.5° | 3.99" | — |
| June | 81.2° | 56.6° | 68.9° | 5.00" | — |
| July | 85.0° | 61.1° | 73.0° | 4.12" | — |
| August | 83.4° | 60.1° | 71.8° | 3.53" | — |
| September | 76.8° | 53.0° | 64.9° | 3.45" | — |
| October | 65.0° | 41.7° | 53.4° | 3.20" | — |
| November | 52.8° | 32.0° | 42.4° | 2.98" | — |
| December | 42.5° | 25.4° | 33.9° | 3.55" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Oak borough | Borough | 0.0 mi | — |
| Greenock CDP | CDP | 1.8 mi | — |
| Versailles borough | Borough | 2.3 mi | — |
| Boston CDP | CDP | 2.4 mi | — |
| McKeesport city | City | 2.6 mi | — |
| Coulter CDP | CDP | 2.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 15131. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.