ZIP Code 15038

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Elrama · Washington County · Pennsylvania

Population
325

287/sq mi

Median income
$31,824

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$97,300

▼ 65% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.8%

Median age 43.4

Land area
1.1 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15038 in Elrama, Pennsylvania has a population of 325. The median household income is $31,824, which is 58% below the national average. Median home value is $97,300, 65% below the US average. 4.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15038 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.1 square miles in Elrama, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 325 residents, producing a population density of 287 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 15038 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15038 sits at $31,824 (59% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,218. The poverty rate stands at 41.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $97,300 (57% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 41.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15038 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15038 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 →

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 15038, Elrama, 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

325

Population

1.1

Area (sq mi)

287

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Elrama, PA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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