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 Moderate-density area
- $75,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15021 (Burgettstown, PA) rose +16.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.6 in 2023 to 220.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,170. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $203,800 (10% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $846; 82.5% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15021 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$41,170
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
30.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15021 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Burgettstown, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$75,000 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3,333housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
21,801 residents
- 15021 7,352
Burgettstown (15021)
7,352 residents
- 15312 3,579
Avella (15312)
3,579 residents
- 15026 3,390
Clinton (15026)
3,390 residents
- 26035 2,491
Colliers (26035)
2,491 residents
- 15019 1,719
Bulger (15019)
1,719 residents
- 15060 790
Midway (15060)
790 residents
- 15078 523
Slovan (15078)
523 residents
- 15054 375
Langeloth (15054)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15021 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15021 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15026
Clinton (15026)
$115,556 median income
- 15053
Joffre (15053)
$89,931 median income
- 15078
Slovan (15078)
$82,303 median income
- 15021
Burgettstown (15021)
$75,000 median income
- 15054
Langeloth (15054)
$74,167 median income
- 15312
Avella (15312)
$73,542 median income
- 26062
Weirton (26062)
$60,702 median income
- 26035
Colliers (26035)
$60,000 median income
- 15060
Midway (15060)
$56,118 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15021, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (7,352 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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