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Swissvale borough, PA

ZIP 15218 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 15218

15218 has a population of 13,443 with a median age of 40.0 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
69.3%+13% vs US avg
x
Black
19.2%+55% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.2%-45% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.8%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.4%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.8%+7% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.9%-83% vs US avg
x
High school
17.9%-31% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.1%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
52.1%+55% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.1%-17% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.5%+127% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.2%+282% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 15218

Poverty Rate
10.0%-13% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.5%+127% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.2%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.9%-26% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.9%-16% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
22.2%+282% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population13,443
Median age40.0
Poverty rate10.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White69.3%
Hispanic3.8%
Black19.2%
Asian3.2%
Foreign-born31.5%