ZIP Code 15021
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Burgettstown · Washington County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 7,352
- Median income
- $75,000
- Median home value
- $203,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.9%
- Land area
- 237.2 sq mi
31/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 48.8
New York
ZIP code 15021 in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 7,352. The median household income is $75,000, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $203,800, 27% below the US average. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15021 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 237.2 square miles in Burgettstown, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 7,352 residents, producing a population density of 31 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15021 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15021 sits at $75,000 (4% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,170. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $203,800 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $846 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15021 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.8, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15021 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15021
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15021.
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 15021?
48.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
1.3%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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