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White Oak, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15131.
Population
7,468
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
1
White Oak and its ZIP codes
White Oak at a glance
- White Oak is about 3.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 156th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $59,452 a year, 24% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,200 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for White Oak, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
White Oak, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,452
Poverty rate
9.8%
Median home value
$162,200
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
55.0
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,438), Irish Americans (1,436), Polish Americans (1,073).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for White Oak.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 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
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
PPP loans
$9.4M
159 loans, 1,507 jobs reported
How people get to work
White Oak, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home22.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Oak, 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
85° / 21°F
42.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in White Oak
1 in or overlapping White Oak. Population shown
Cities near White Oak
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenockCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.1 |
| VersaillesBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.5 |
| McKeesportCity | 2.3 mi | 5 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CoulterCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| East McKeesportBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| LibertyBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.4 |
| DuquesneCity | 3.5 mi | 1.8 |
| TraffordBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| WallBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmerdingBorough | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| LincolnBorough | 3.9 mi | 4.8 |
| Port VueBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.2 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Oak, PA in?
- White Oak is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in White Oak, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping White Oak include 15131.
- What is the population of White Oak, PA?
- About 7,468 people live in White Oak, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Oak?
- Nearby places include Greenock (2 mi), Versailles (2.2 mi), McKeesport (2.3 mi), Boston (2.4 mi), Coulter (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023