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 High-density area
- $71,719
- Median income Near-median income area
- $232,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 52.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,695. Unemployment is 10.8%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $232,100 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,037; 91.6% of occupied homes 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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15055 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 15055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lawrence, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15055.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
8 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15055?
50.8
Median Age
41.6%
Male
58.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$71,719
Median Household Income
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$55,695
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15055 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Lawrence, 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)
$71,719 Top 49% higher than 51% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
713housing units
713
Total Housing Units
713
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$232,100
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15317
Canonsburg (15317)
36,535 residents
- 15102
Bethel Park (15102)
29,529 residents
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
20,395 residents
- 15017
Bridgeville (15017)
16,213 residents
- 15367 8,731
Venetia (15367)
8,731 residents
- 15321 1,676
Cecil (15321)
1,676 residents
- 15055 1,360
Lawrence (15055)
1,360 residents
- 15142 1,163
Presto (15142)
1,163 residents
- 15031 513
Cuddy (15031)
513 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15055 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15241
Pittsburgh (15241)
$153,936 median income
- 15367
Venetia (15367)
$135,542 median income
- 15142
Presto (15142)
$119,667 median income
- 15321
Cecil (15321)
$117,656 median income
- 15102
Bethel Park (15102)
$108,966 median income
- 15317
Canonsburg (15317)
$108,044 median income
- 15017
Bridgeville (15017)
$86,937 median income
- 15055
Lawrence (15055)
$71,719 median income
- 15350 $58,117
Muse (15350)
$58,117 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15055, 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 (1,360 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 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.
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