Hickory, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15340
Washington County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,469
- 37/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $82,431
- Median income Near-median income area
- $291,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 41.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hickory pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 35%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 37
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15340 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15340 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hickory, Washington County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,469 residents across 40.0 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15340 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,431 (6% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,617. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.5% and unemployment is 0.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $291,000 (28% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while 80.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $858.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15340 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 15340
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hickory, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15340.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
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 15340, Hickory, 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
1,469
Population
40.0
Area (sq mi)
37
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15340?
46.5
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$82,431
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$49,617
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15340 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hickory, 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)
$82,431 Top 31% higher than 69% 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
647housing units
647
Total Housing Units
647
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$291,000
Median Home Value
+28% vs state ZIP avg
$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 15340 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15057
Mc Donald (15057)
13,930 residents
- 15342 4,818
Houston (15342)
4,818 residents
- 15019 1,719
Bulger (15019)
1,719 residents
- 15340 1,469
Hickory (15340)
1,469 residents
- 15060 790
Midway (15060)
790 residents
- 15078 523
Slovan (15078)
523 residents
- 15350 425
Muse (15350)
425 residents
- 15004 351
Atlasburg (15004)
351 residents
- 15053 154
Joffre (15053)
154 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15340 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15340 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15057
Mc Donald (15057)
$120,821 median income
- 15342
Houston (15342)
$92,402 median income
- 15053
Joffre (15053)
$89,931 median income
- 15340
Hickory (15340)
$82,431 median income
- 15078
Slovan (15078)
$82,303 median income
- 15350
Muse (15350)
$58,117 median income
- 15060
Midway (15060)
$56,118 median income
- 15019 $32,926
Bulger (15019)
$32,926 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15340 ranks #4 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15340, 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 (1,469 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 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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