Avella, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15312
Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,579
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,542
- Median income Near-median income area
- $215,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Avella pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15312 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15312 covers 194.5 square miles in Avella, Washington County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,579 residents on file, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15312 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,542 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,239. Unemployment is 12.1%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $215,300 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $816; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15312 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 15312
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Avella, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15312.
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 3
Real estate and rental and leasing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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 15312, Avella, 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
3,579
Population
194.5
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15312?
42.8
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
1.3%
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?
$73,542
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,239
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate
12.1%
Unemployment Rate
36.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15312 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Avella, 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)
$73,542 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,712housing units
1,712
Total Housing Units
1,470
Occupied Units
242
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$215,300
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$816
Median Rent
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 15312, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,334,000.
45
Businesses
166
Employees
$6.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 15 | 33.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 6.7% |
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 15312 vs 15379 →
ZIP 15312 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 26070
Wellsburg (26070)
8,441 residents
- 15021
Burgettstown (15021)
7,352 residents
- 15323
Claysville (15323)
4,542 residents
- 15312
Avella (15312)
3,579 residents
- 15376 1,740
West Alexander (15376)
1,740 residents
- 15340 1,469
Hickory (15340)
1,469 residents
- 26032 1,243
Bethany (26032)
1,243 residents
- 15078 523
Slovan (15078)
523 residents
- 15054 375
Langeloth (15054)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15312 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15312 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15376
West Alexander (15376)
$86,607 median income
- 15340
Hickory (15340)
$82,431 median income
- 15078
Slovan (15078)
$82,303 median income
- 15323
Claysville (15323)
$78,947 median income
- 15379
West Middletown (15379)
$75,625 median income
- 15021
Burgettstown (15021)
$75,000 median income
- 15054
Langeloth (15054)
$74,167 median income
- 15312
Avella (15312)
$73,542 median income
- 26032
Bethany (26032)
$58,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15312 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15379 | West Middletown, PA | 132 | 1.0 mi |
| 15054 | Langeloth, PA | 375 | 7.6 mi |
| 15021 | Burgettstown, PA | 7,352 | 9.7 mi |
| 26070 | Wellsburg, WV | 8,441 | 7.7 mi |
| 15004 | Atlasburg, PA | 351 | 7.0 mi |
| 15340 | Hickory, PA | 1,469 | 6.7 mi |
| 15078 | Slovan, PA | 523 | 7.6 mi |
| 26032 | Bethany, WV | 1,243 | 6.8 mi |
| 15323 | Claysville, PA | 4,542 | 10.3 mi |
| 15376 | West Alexander, PA | 1,740 | 10.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15312, 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 (3,579 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 15312 in?
ZIP code 15312 (Avella) 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 15312?
ZIP code 15312 in Avella, PA has a population of 3,579 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15312?
The median household income in ZIP 15312 is $73,542, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15312?
The median home value in ZIP 15312 is $215,300, which is 23% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15312?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15312 is White at 94.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15312?
ZIP code 15312 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15312?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15312 are: Construction (15), Other services (except public administration) (6), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15312?
In ZIP code 15312, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 15312?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15312 is 36.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15312?
In ZIP code 15312, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15312?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15312 is 11.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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