ZIP Code 15340

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Hickory · Washington County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,469

37/sq mi

Median income
$82,431

▲ 8% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$291,000

▲ 5% vs US

higher than 65% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
41.3%

Median age 46.5

Land area
40.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15340 in Hickory, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,469. The median household income is $82,431, which is 8% above the national average. Median home value is $291,000, 5% above the US average. 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15340 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 40.0 square miles in Hickory, Washington County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,469 residents, producing a population density of 37 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 15340 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15340 sits at $82,431 (6% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $49,617. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $291,000 (28% above the state average) with median rent at $858 per month, and 80.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15340 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 15340 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 15340

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15340.

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 15340, Hickory, 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

1,469

Population

40.0

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15340?

46.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$82,431

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$49,617

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.3%

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

What does housing look like?

647

Total Housing Units

647

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.2%
Renter 19.8%

$291,000

Median Home Value

+28% vs state

$858

Median Rent

1966

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 15340, employing approximately 268 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,620,000.

41

Businesses

268

Employees

$14.6M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 8 19.5%
Construction 7 17.1%
Transportation and warehousing 4 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 4 9.8%
Retail trade 3 7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 7.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 7.3%

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 15340 vs 15378 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15378 Westland, PA 106 2.3 mi
15361 Southview, PA 151 4.4 mi
15060 Midway, PA 790 5.9 mi
15004 Atlasburg, PA 351 5.4 mi
15350 Muse, PA 425 6.2 mi
15019 Bulger, PA 1,719 8.5 mi
15342 Houston, PA 4,818 5.7 mi
15078 Slovan, PA 523 6.1 mi
15053 Joffre, PA 154 7.1 mi
15057 Mc Donald, PA 13,930 6.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15340 in?
ZIP code 15340 (Hickory) 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 15340?
ZIP code 15340 in Hickory, PA has a population of 1,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15340?
The median household income in ZIP 15340 is $82,431, which is 8% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15340?
The median home value in ZIP 15340 is $291,000, which is 5% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15340?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15340 is White at 95.3%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15340?
ZIP code 15340 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 268 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15340?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15340 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Construction (7), Transportation and warehousing (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15340?
In ZIP code 15340, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.3% 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 15340?
In ZIP code 15340, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15340?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15340 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Hickory, PA

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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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