ZIP Code 15301

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Washington · Washington County · Pennsylvania

Population
49,331

156/sq mi

Median income
$70,473

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$206,800

▼ 26% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.5%

Median age 43.6

Land area
315.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 15301 in Washington, Pennsylvania has a population of 49,331. The median household income is $70,473, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $206,800, 26% below the US average. 26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15301 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 315.8 square miles in Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 49,331 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 15301 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15301 sits at $70,473 (9% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,382. The poverty rate stands at 12.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $206,800 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $958 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15301 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15301 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 15301

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15301.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15301, Washington, 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

49,331

Population

315.8

Area (sq mi)

156

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15301?

43.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

2.8%

Foreign-Born

White 86.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$70,473

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$41,382

Per Capita Income

12.1%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%

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

What does housing look like?

24,339

Total Housing Units

21,902

Occupied Units

2,437

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$206,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$958

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15301 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 160
2021 +7.6% 173
2022 +9.5% 189
2023 +3.0% 195
2024 +7.8% 210

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,527 business establishments in ZIP 15301, employing approximately 27,411 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,517,227,000.

1,527

Businesses

27,411

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 267 17.5%
Retail trade 251 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 177 11.6%
Accommodation and food services 156 10.2%
Construction 117 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 114 7.5%
Finance and insurance 78 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 4.3%
Manufacturing 61 4.0%
Wholesale trade 58 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 44 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 30 2.0%
Information 18 1.2%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 12 0.8%
Educational services 11 0.7%
Utilities 8 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%

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 15301 vs 15347 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15347 Meadow Lands, PA 582 4.1 mi
15342 Houston, PA 4,818 5.9 mi
15378 Westland, PA 106 8.1 mi
15363 Strabane, PA 760 6.8 mi
15329 Prosperity, PA 1,709 9.2 mi
15350 Muse, PA 425 9.4 mi
15311 Amity, PA 1,391 8.8 mi
15340 Hickory, PA 1,469 9.0 mi
15317 Canonsburg, PA 36,535 8.8 mi
15055 Lawrence, PA 1,360 12.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15301 in?
ZIP code 15301 (Washington) 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 15301?
ZIP code 15301 in Washington, PA has a population of 49,331 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15301?
The median household income in ZIP 15301 is $70,473, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15301?
The median home value in ZIP 15301 is $206,800, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15301?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15301 is White at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15301?
ZIP code 15301 has 1,527 business establishments employing approximately 27,411 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15301?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15301 are: Health care and social assistance (267), Retail trade (251), Other services (except public administration) (177). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15301?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15301 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15301?
In ZIP code 15301, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15301?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15301 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15301?
In ZIP code 15301, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15301?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15301 is 12.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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