15218 ZIP Code
Swissvale, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15218 |
| City/Town: | Swissvale |
| County: | Allegheny |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 13,697 |
| Median Household Income: | $64,818 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,052 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,357 |
| Median Home Value: | $185,200 |
| Land Area: | 2.3 sq miles
5.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.4236, -79.8898 |
Population Information (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,697 | -- |
| Male: | 6,817 | 49.8% |
| Female: | 6,880 | 50.2% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 563 | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 795 | 5.8% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 639 | 4.7% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 717 | 5.2% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 678 | 4.9% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,520 | 18.4% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,138 | 15.6% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,831 | 13.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 745 | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 823 | 6.0% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,456 | 10.6% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 610 | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over: | 182 | 1.3% |
Housing Information (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $185,200 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- |
| Median rent: | $1,039 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 7,357 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,732 | 91.5% |
| Vacant housing units: | 625 | 8.5% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,770 | 56.0% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,962 | 44.0% |
Educational Attainment (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,305 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 68 | 0.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 89 | 0.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,827 | 17.7% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,757 | 17.0% |
| Associate degree: | 1,162 | 11.3% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,479 | 24.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,923 | 28.4% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.5% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.4% |
Income Information (15218 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $64,818 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $94,042 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $108,703 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,052 / yr. |
Employment (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,797 | -- |
| Employed: | 8,296 | 94.3% |
| Unemployed: | 501 | 5.7% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,681 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,841 | 82.5% |
| Government workers: | 923 | 11.1% |
| Self-employed: | 532 | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,415 | 68.7% |
| Black or African American: | 2,960 | 21.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian: | 449 | 3.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 138 | 1.0% |
| Two or more races: | 727 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 379 | 2.8% |
| Mexican: | 476 | 3.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 146 | 1.1% |
| Cuban: | 47 | 0.3% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.2% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 257 | 1.9% |
Income Distribution (15218 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 459 | 6.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 224 | 3.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 531 | 7.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 519 | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 778 | 11.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,214 | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 662 | 9.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,194 | 17.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 563 | 8.4% |
| $200,000 or more: | 588 | 8.7% |
Commute to Work (15218 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,210 | 50.7% |
| Carpooled: | 664 | 8.0% |
| Public transportation: | 1,071 | 12.9% |
| Walked: | 232 | 2.8% |
| Other means: | 166 | 2.0% |
| Worked from home: | 1,723 | 20.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- |
Industry (15218 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.2% |
| Construction: | 466 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 391 | 4.7% |
| Wholesale trade: | 265 | 3.2% |
| Retail trade: | 951 | 11.5% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 368 | 4.4% |
| Information: | 131 | 1.6% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 553 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,061 | 12.8% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,734 | 33.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 659 | 7.9% |
| Other services: | 454 | 5.5% |
| Public administration: | 250 | 3.0% |
Poverty Status (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,005 | 94.9% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,158 | 74.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,412 | 32.2% |
| Without health insurance: | 692 | 5.1% |
Benefits & Assistance (15218 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,619 | 83.5% |
| Social Security income: | 1,646 | 24.5% |
| Retirement income: | 1,103 | 16.4% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 388 | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 255 | 3.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 645 | 9.6% |
Housing Types (15218 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,223 | 57.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 830 | 11.3% |
| 2 units: | 609 | 8.3% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 524 | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 481 | 6.5% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 483 | 6.6% |
| 20 or more units: | 207 | 2.8% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15218 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 21 | 0.3% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 65 | 0.9% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 172 | 2.3% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 501 | 6.8% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 409 | 5.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 972 | 13.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 789 | 10.7% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 601 | 8.2% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 3,827 | 52.0% |
Bedrooms (15218 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 62 | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,153 | 15.7% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,355 | 32.0% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,482 | 33.7% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 900 | 12.2% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 405 | 5.5% |
Heating Fuel (15218 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,720 | 85.0% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 106 | 1.6% |
| Electricity: | 796 | 11.8% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 73 | 1.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.3% |
| No fuel used: | 15 | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (15218 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 852 | 12.7% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,444 | 51.2% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,894 | 28.1% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 542 | 8.1% |
Home Value Distribution (15218 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 182 | 4.8% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 449 | 11.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 824 | 21.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 630 | 16.7% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 679 | 18.0% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 824 | 21.9% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 163 | 4.3% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 19 | 0.5% |
Housing Costs (15218 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,468 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $619 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,039 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.78 |
Households (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,732 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,141 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 732 | 10.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,500 | 22.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,376 | 35.3% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,209 | 18.0% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,805 | 26.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.03 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- |
Marital Status (15218 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,592 | -- |
| Never married: | 2,709 | 48.4% |
| Now married: | 2,303 | 41.2% |
| Separated: | 101 | 1.8% |
| Widowed: | 439 | 7.9% |
| Divorced: | 2,712 | 48.5% |
School Enrollment (15218 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,782 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 149 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten: | 258 | 9.3% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 999 | 35.9% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 543 | 19.5% |
| College or graduate school: | 833 | 29.9% |
Veterans & Disability (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,211 | -- |
| Veterans: | 447 | 4.0% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,697 | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,775 | 13.0% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 206 | 11.6% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,000 | 56.3% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 569 | 32.1% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15218 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,322 | 82.7% |
| Different house: | 2,237 | 16.3% |
| Same county: | 1,497 | 66.9% |
| Different county: | 664 | 29.7% |
| Different state: | 421 | 18.8% |
| Abroad: | 76 | 3.4% |
Place of Birth (15218 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,885 | 94.1% |
| Foreign born: | 115 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 812 | 706.1% |
| Not a citizen: | 812 | 706.1% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 812 | 706.1% |
| Asia: | 135 | 117.4% |
| Africa: | 47 | 40.9% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 11.3% |
| Latin America: | 144 | 125.2% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 48.7% |
Language Spoken at Home (15218 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,134 | -- |
| English only: | 12,363 | 94.1% |
| Language other than English: | 771 | 5.9% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 201 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 239 | 1.8% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 284 | 2.2% |
| Other languages: | 47 | 0.4% |
Computers & Internet (15218 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,732 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,394 | 95.0% |
Swissvale, PA15218