PlainZIP

Canonsburg, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15317

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

36,535
309/sq mi
$108,044
Median income
$354,500
Median home value
52.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 26%
home value, US ZIPs
309
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15317 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15317 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canonsburg, Washington County, Pennsylvania, with 36,535 residents across 118.4 square miles, a density of 309 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15317 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,044 (39% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $56,076. Local economic indicators show a 3.6% poverty rate alongside 3.8% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $354,500 (56% above the state average) with median rent at $1,224 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Washington County, letting you compare 15317 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 15317

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canonsburg, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15317.

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 15317, Canonsburg, 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

36,535

Population

118.4

Area (sq mi)

309

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15317?

41.6

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 90.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

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?

$108,044

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$56,076

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15317 ranks nationally

Canonsburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$108,044 Top 14% higher than 86% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.4%

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

What does housing look like?

18,861

Total Housing Units

17,806

Occupied Units

1,055

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.3%
Renter 20.7%

$354,500

Median Home Value

+56% vs state

$1,224

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15317 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 165
2021 +7.7% 178
2022 +12.1% 199
2023 +4.6% 208
2024 +3.3% 215

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 1,531 business establishments in ZIP 15317, employing approximately 30,513 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,909,315,000.

1,531

Businesses

30,513

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 211 13.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 180 11.8%
Construction 162 10.6%
Retail trade 152 9.9%
Other services (except public administration) 147 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 126 8.2%
Finance and insurance 123 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 90 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 80 5.2%
Wholesale trade 74 4.8%
Manufacturing 39 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 26 1.7%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 24 1.6%
Educational services 24 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.5%
Information 21 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 19 1.2%
Utilities 8 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15317 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 15317 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15317 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 15317 ranks #2 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
15363 Strabane, PA 760 2.1 mi
15350 Muse, PA 425 2.4 mi
15321 Cecil, PA 1,676 3.8 mi
15055 Lawrence, PA 1,360 3.4 mi
15342 Houston, PA 4,818 3.4 mi
15031 Cuddy, PA 513 5.4 mi
15064 Morgan, PA 382 6.0 mi
15017 Bridgeville, PA 16,213 5.2 mi
15347 Meadow Lands, PA 582 4.9 mi
15378 Westland, PA 106 5.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

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Washington, PA
Pop: 49,331
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Mc Donald, PA
Pop: 13,930
15063 standard
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Pop: 11,677
15022 standard
Charleroi, PA
Pop: 10,340
15367 standard
Venetia, PA
Pop: 8,731
15332 standard
Finleyville, PA
Pop: 8,148

Related Areas

Washington County Canonsburg, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15317 in? ▼
ZIP code 15317 (Canonsburg) 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 15317? ▼
ZIP code 15317 in Canonsburg, PA has a population of 36,535 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15317? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15317 is $108,044, which is 42% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15317? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15317 is $354,500, which is 27% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15317? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15317 is White at 90.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15317? ▼
ZIP code 15317 has 1,531 business establishments employing approximately 30,513 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15317? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15317 are: Health care and social assistance (211), Professional, scientific, and technical services (180), Construction (162). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15317? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15317 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 15317? ▼
In ZIP code 15317, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.4% 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 15317? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15317 is 28.1 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 15317? ▼
In ZIP code 15317, approximately 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15317? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15317 is 3.6% 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.