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Lawrence, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15055

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

1,360
778/sq mi
$71,719
Median income
$232,100
Median home value
52.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lawrence pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 50%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
778
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15055 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15055 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lawrence, Washington County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,360 residents across 1.7 square miles, a density of 778 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15055 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,719 (8% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $55,695. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.8%. The typical home here is valued at $232,100 (2% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,037 monthly, and 91.6% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, 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 15055 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15055

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15055.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 15055, Lawrence, 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

1,360

Population

1.7

Area (sq mi)

778

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15055?

50.8

Median Age

41.6%

Male

58.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 99.1%
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 0.9%
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?

$71,719

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$55,695

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

10.8%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15055 ranks nationally

Lawrence, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,719 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 73.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.8%

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

What does housing look like?

713

Total Housing Units

713

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.6%
Renter 8.4%

$232,100

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,037

Median Rent

1994

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 61 business establishments in ZIP 15055, employing approximately 1,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,599,000.

61

Businesses

1,184

Employees

$100.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 15 24.6%
Wholesale trade 8 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 8 13.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 9.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.6%
Utilities 3 4.9%
Manufacturing 3 4.9%
Retail trade 3 4.9%

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 15055 vs 15017 →

ZIP 15055 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 15055 ranks #7 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 15055 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 15055 ranks #8 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
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 2.4 mi
15241 Pittsburgh, PA 20,395 2.8 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 3.7 mi
15142 Presto, PA 1,163 5.5 mi
15317 Canonsburg, PA 36,535 3.4 mi
15031 Cuddy, PA 513 3.5 mi
15321 Cecil, PA 1,676 3.6 mi
15350 Muse, PA 425 4.2 mi
15102 Bethel Park, PA 29,529 4.7 mi
15367 Venetia, PA 8,731 4.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

15301 standard
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 Lawrence, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15055 in? ▼
ZIP code 15055 (Lawrence) 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 15055? ▼
ZIP code 15055 in Lawrence, PA has a population of 1,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15055? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15055 is $71,719, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15055? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15055 is $232,100, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15055? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15055 is White at 99.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15055? ▼
ZIP code 15055 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 1,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15055? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15055 are: Construction (15), Wholesale trade (8), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15055? ▼
In ZIP code 15055, 73.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.8% 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 15055? ▼
In ZIP code 15055, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15055? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15055 is 12.8% 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.