15218 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Pennsylvania based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 15218 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 15218 is African American. The current unemployment level in 15218 is 4.1%.
| Population | 13,697 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.44% |
| Population Density | 5,494 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,796 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.9% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $60,384 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $379,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 4.1% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 7.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 74.09% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 47.40% |
15218 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,989 | 74.09% |
| Black | 2,647 | 19.63% |
| Hispanic | 482 | 3.57% |
| Asian | 359 | 2.66% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.04% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15218 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 873 | 42.77% |
| Black | 1,059 | 51.89% |
| Hispanic | 70 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.27% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.64% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
15218 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 438 | 4.44% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,149 | 21.81% |
| High School Diploma | 2,452 | 24.88% |
| No High School Diploma | 148 | 1.5% |
| GED or Alternate | 332 | 3.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,213 | 12.31% |
| Associates Degree | 828 | 8.4% |
| Masters Degree | 1,503 | 15.25% |
| Professional Degree | 472 | 4.79% |
| Doctorate Degree | 319 | 3.24% |