PlainZIP

Elrama, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15038

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

325
287/sq mi
$31,824
Median income
$97,300
Median home value
4.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Elrama 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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
287
people per sq mi
42%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15038 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15038 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elrama, Washington County, Pennsylvania, home to just 325 residents across 1.1 square miles, a density of 287 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15038 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,824 (59% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,218. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $97,300 (57% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 41.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 15038 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 →

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 15038, Elrama, 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

325

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

287

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15038?

43.4

Median Age

38.7%

Male

61.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$31,824

Median Household Income

-59% vs state

$23,218

Per Capita Income

41.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15038 ranks nationally

Elrama, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,824 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 80.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.8%

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

What does housing look like?

125

Total Housing Units

125

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.6%
Renter 58.4%

$97,300

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

1945

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 15038, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,730,000.

7

Businesses

44

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15038 vs 15020 →

ZIP 15038 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 15038 ranks #0 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 15038 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 15038 ranks #null 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
15020 Bunola, PA 231 1.7 mi
15088 West Elizabeth, PA 535 2.2 mi
15025 Clairton, PA 15,944 3.3 mi
15063 Monongahela, PA 11,677 3.9 mi
15332 Finleyville, PA 8,148 3.6 mi
15067 New Eagle, PA 2,281 3.5 mi
15037 Elizabeth, PA 10,894 4.0 mi
15129 South Park, PA 10,920 4.7 mi
15045 Glassport, PA 4,483 5.6 mi
15022 Charleroi, PA 10,340 8.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Washington, PA
Pop: 49,331
15317 standard
Canonsburg, PA
Pop: 36,535
15057 standard
Mc Donald, PA
Pop: 13,930
15063 standard
Monongahela, PA
Pop: 11,677
15022 standard
Charleroi, PA
Pop: 10,340
15367 standard
Venetia, PA
Pop: 8,731

Related Areas

Washington County Elrama, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15038 in? ▼
ZIP code 15038 (Elrama) 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 15038? ▼
ZIP code 15038 in Elrama, PA has a population of 325 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15038? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15038 is $31,824, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15038? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15038 is $97,300, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15038? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15038 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15038? ▼
ZIP code 15038 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15038? ▼
In ZIP code 15038, 80.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.8% 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 15038? ▼
In ZIP code 15038, approximately 41.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15038? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15038 is 41.9% 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.