ZIP Code 15344

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Jefferson · Greene County · Pennsylvania

Population
1,450

39/sq mi

Median income
$73,886

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$154,300

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 27% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.8%

Median age 43.7

Land area
37.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 15344 in Jefferson, Pennsylvania has a population of 1,450. The median household income is $73,886, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $154,300, 45% below the US average. 25.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15344 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.1 square miles in Jefferson, Greene County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 1,450 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 15344 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15344 sits at $73,886 (5% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,262. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.3%. On housing, the median home value is $154,300 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $655 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15344 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.7, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Greene County, so you can benchmark 15344 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 →

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 15344, Jefferson, 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

1,450

Population

37.1

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15344?

43.7

Median Age

53.7%

Male

46.3%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
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?

$73,886

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$41,262

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

8.3%

Unemployment Rate

28.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.8%

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

What does housing look like?

764

Total Housing Units

697

Occupied Units

67

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$154,300

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$655

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 15344, employing approximately 91 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,982,000.

13

Businesses

91

Employees

$4.0M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 4 30.8%

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 15344 vs 15346 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15346 Mather, PA 749 1.4 mi
15322 Clarksville, PA 2,018 3.9 mi
15357 Rices Landing, PA 1,661 4.1 mi
15320 Carmichaels, PA 5,384 4.6 mi
15325 Crucible, PA 439 5.4 mi
15348 Millsboro, PA 283 5.7 mi
15447 Isabella, PA 181 6.6 mi
15345 Marianna, PA 1,642 7.5 mi
15333 Fredericktown, PA 2,150 7.7 mi
15433 East Millsboro, PA 741 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15344 in?
ZIP code 15344 (Jefferson) is located in Greene County, Pennsylvania. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15344?
ZIP code 15344 in Jefferson, PA has a population of 1,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15344?
The median household income in ZIP 15344 is $73,886, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15344?
The median home value in ZIP 15344 is $154,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15344?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15344 is White at 97.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15344?
ZIP code 15344 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 91 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15344?
In ZIP code 15344, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.8% 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 15344?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15344 is 28.2 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 15344?
In ZIP code 15344, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15344?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15344 is 7.7% 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 Jefferson, 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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