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Imperial, PA
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15126.
Population
3,001
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
946
ZIP codes
1
Imperial and its ZIP codes
Imperial at a glance
- Imperial is about 3.3 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,489, 8% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,300 (22% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Imperial, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Imperial, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,489
Poverty rate
3.5%
Median home value
$198,300
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
31.7%
Median age
49.9
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (650), Irish Americans (555), Indian Americans (503).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Imperial.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.45B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Imperial, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled17.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Imperial, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Imperial
1 in or overlapping Imperial. Population shown
Cities near Imperial
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EnlowCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| NoblestownCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.2 |
| Carnot-MoonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6 |
| OakdaleBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SturgeonCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.1 |
| McDonaldBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| CoraopolisBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| MidwayBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| BulgerCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.4 |
| Glen OsborneBorough | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| SewickleyBorough | 6.9 mi | 1 |
| HaysvilleBorough | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| JoffreCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| EdgeworthBorough | 7.6 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Imperial, PA in?
- Imperial is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Imperial, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Imperial include 15126.
- What is the population of Imperial, PA?
- About 3,001 people live in Imperial, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Imperial?
- Nearby places include Enlow (1.1 mi), Clinton (3.6 mi), Noblestown (4.8 mi), Carnot-Moon (4.9 mi), Oakdale (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023