PlainZIP

Burgettstown, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15021

Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,352
31/sq mi
$75,000
Median income
$203,800
Median home value
18.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Burgettstown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 45%
household income, US ZIPs
44th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15021 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15021 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania, home to 7,352 residents across 237.2 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15021 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,000 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,170. Local economic indicators show a 8.3% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $203,800 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $846 a month; 82.5% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 15021 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 15021

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Burgettstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15021.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15021, Burgettstown, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,352

Population

237.2

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15021?

48.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 93.6%
African American 0.7%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$75,000

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$41,170

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15021 ranks nationally

Burgettstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$75,000 Top 45% higher than 55% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,333

Total Housing Units

2,982

Occupied Units

351

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$203,800

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$846

Median Rent

1959

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.2%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15021 have increased 16.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.4% 165
2021 +8.5% 179
2022 +15.3% 206
2023 -8.1% 190
2024 +16.2% 220

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 147 business establishments in ZIP 15021, employing approximately 1,917 people with a combined annual payroll of $110,209,000.

147

Businesses

1,917

Employees

$110.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 19.1%
Retail trade 21 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 12.2%
Manufacturing 14 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 13 8.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 4.8%
Health care and social assistance 7 4.8%
Wholesale trade 6 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.7%
Information 3 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15021 vs 15054 →

ZIP 15021 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15021 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 15021 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
15054 Langeloth, PA 375 2.6 mi
15053 Joffre, PA 154 4.1 mi
15078 Slovan, PA 523 3.7 mi
15004 Atlasburg, PA 351 4.4 mi
15019 Bulger, PA 1,719 5.6 mi
15312 Avella, PA 3,579 9.7 mi
26062 Weirton, WV 21,801 6.9 mi
26035 Colliers, WV 2,491 7.1 mi
15060 Midway, PA 790 7.8 mi
15026 Clinton, PA 3,390 9.0 mi

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Pop: 13,930
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Pop: 10,340
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Pop: 8,731

Related Areas

Washington County Burgettstown, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15021 in? ▼
ZIP code 15021 (Burgettstown) is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15021? ▼
ZIP code 15021 in Burgettstown, PA has a population of 7,352 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15021? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15021 is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15021? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15021 is $203,800, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15021? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15021 is White at 93.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15021? ▼
ZIP code 15021 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,917 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15021? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15021 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (18). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15021? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15021 increased by 16.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15021? ▼
In ZIP code 15021, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15021? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15021 is 30.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15021? ▼
In ZIP code 15021, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15021? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15021 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.