Donora, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15033
Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,910
- 851/sq mi High-density area
- $39,921
- Median income Below-median income area
- $62,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Donora pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 851
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15033 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15033 covers 5.8 square miles in Donora, Washington County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,910 residents on file, a density of 851 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15033 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,921 (49% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,704. Economic pressure is pronounced: 29.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.6%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $62,500 (73% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $916; owner occupancy is 53.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15033 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 15033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Donora, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15033.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
10 establishments
- Construction 6
Construction
6 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 15033, Donora, 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
4,910
Population
5.8
Area (sq mi)
851
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15033?
48.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
4.4%
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?
$39,921
Median Household Income
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$29,704
Per Capita Income
29.3%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15033 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Donora, 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)
$39,921 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
2,903housing units
2,903
Total Housing Units
2,464
Occupied Units
439
Vacant Units
1.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$62,500
Median Home Value
-73% vs state ZIP avg
$916
Median Rent
1941
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 66 business establishments in ZIP 15033, employing approximately 961 people with a combined annual payroll of $57,975,000.
66
Businesses
961
Employees
$58.0M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 16 | 24.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 10 | 15.2% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 9.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 7.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 4.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 15033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
15,905 residents
- 15063
Monongahela (15063)
11,677 residents
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
10,894 residents
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
7,731 residents
- 15033 4,910
Donora (15033)
4,910 residents
- 15477 855
Roscoe (15477)
855 residents
- 15483 513
Stockdale (15483)
513 residents
- 15412 470
Allenport (15412)
470 residents
- 15432 427
Dunlevy (15432)
427 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15033 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15037
Elizabeth (15037)
$77,579 median income
- 15432
Dunlevy (15432)
$74,500 median income
- 15477
Roscoe (15477)
$72,716 median income
- 15063
Monongahela (15063)
$65,179 median income
- 15012
Belle Vernon (15012)
$60,172 median income
- 15062
Monessen (15062)
$52,889 median income
- 15483
Stockdale (15483)
$52,422 median income
- 15412
Allenport (15412)
$40,625 median income
- 15033
Donora (15033)
$39,921 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15033 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15087 | Webster, PA | 234 | 0.9 mi |
| 15062 | Monessen, PA | 7,731 | 2.2 mi |
| 15072 | Pricedale, PA | 101 | 2.8 mi |
| 15432 | Dunlevy, PA | 427 | 4.4 mi |
| 15012 | Belle Vernon, PA | 15,905 | 3.1 mi |
| 15063 | Monongahela, PA | 11,677 | 3.3 mi |
| 15037 | Elizabeth, PA | 10,894 | 5.4 mi |
| 15412 | Allenport, PA | 470 | 6.0 mi |
| 15477 | Roscoe, PA | 855 | 7.0 mi |
| 15483 | Stockdale, PA | 513 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15033, 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 (4,910 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 15033 in?
ZIP code 15033 (Donora) 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 15033?
ZIP code 15033 in Donora, PA has a population of 4,910 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15033?
The median household income in ZIP 15033 is $39,921, which is 48% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15033?
The median home value in ZIP 15033 is $62,500, which is 78% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15033 is White at 75.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15033?
ZIP code 15033 has 66 business establishments employing approximately 961 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15033 are: Manufacturing (16), Health care and social assistance (10), Construction (6). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15033?
In ZIP code 15033, 62.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15033?
In ZIP code 15033, approximately 53.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15033 is 29.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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