Claysville, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15323
Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,542
- 25/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $78,947
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Claysville pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 25
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15323 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15323 covers 178.8 square miles in Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,542 residents on file, a density of 25 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15323 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,947 (1% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,780. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,400 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $826; 83.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 35 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15323 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 15323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Claysville, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15323.
- Construction
Construction
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 6
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 15323, Claysville, 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
4,542
Population
178.8
Area (sq mi)
25
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15323?
44.4
Median Age
53.3%
Male
46.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$78,947
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$44,780
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
35.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15323 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Claysville, 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)
$78,947 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
1,843housing units
1,843
Total Housing Units
1,600
Occupied Units
243
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$826
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 15323, employing approximately 904 people with a combined annual payroll of $98,909,000.
84
Businesses
904
Employees
$98.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 21 | 25.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 13 | 15.5% |
| Retail trade | 9 | 10.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 10.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 7.1% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 4.8% |
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 15323 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15323
Claysville (15323)
4,542 residents
- 15312
Avella (15312)
3,579 residents
- 26060
Valley Grove (26060)
1,881 residents
- 15376 1,740
West Alexander (15376)
1,740 residents
- 15329 1,709
Prosperity (15329)
1,709 residents
- 26032 1,243
Bethany (26032)
1,243 residents
- 15377 724
West Finley (15377)
724 residents
- 26036 425
Dallas (26036)
425 residents
- 15379 132
West Middletown (15379)
132 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15323 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15323 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15353
Nineveh (15353)
$145,341 median income
- 15329
Prosperity (15329)
$92,917 median income
- 15376
West Alexander (15376)
$86,607 median income
- 15377
West Finley (15377)
$80,625 median income
- 15323
Claysville (15323)
$78,947 median income
- 15379
West Middletown (15379)
$75,625 median income
- 15312
Avella (15312)
$73,542 median income
- 26060
Valley Grove (26060)
$69,716 median income
- 26032
Bethany (26032)
$58,750 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15323 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15376 | West Alexander, PA | 1,740 | 4.2 mi |
| 26060 | Valley Grove, WV | 1,881 | 7.4 mi |
| 15379 | West Middletown, PA | 132 | 9.4 mi |
| 15377 | West Finley, PA | 724 | 9.0 mi |
| 15312 | Avella, PA | 3,579 | 10.3 mi |
| 15329 | Prosperity, PA | 1,709 | 8.7 mi |
| 26032 | Bethany, WV | 1,243 | 9.5 mi |
| 15353 | Nineveh, PA | 64 | 11.2 mi |
| 26036 | Dallas, WV | 425 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15323, 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 (4,542 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 15323 in?
ZIP code 15323 (Claysville) 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 15323?
ZIP code 15323 in Claysville, PA has a population of 4,542 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15323?
The median household income in ZIP 15323 is $78,947, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15323?
The median home value in ZIP 15323 is $194,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15323?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15323 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15323?
ZIP code 15323 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 904 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15323?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15323 are: Construction (21), Other services (except public administration) (13), Retail trade (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15323?
In ZIP code 15323, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% 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 15323?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15323 is 35.3 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 15323?
In ZIP code 15323, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15323?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15323 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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