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ZIP Code 15419

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

4,492
1,001/sq mi
$43,813
Median income
$126,000
Median home value
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

California pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,001
people per sq mi
37%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15419 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15419 covers 4.5 square miles in California, Washington County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,492 residents on file, a density of 1,001 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15419 reports a modest median household income of $43,813 (44% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $19,412. Poverty here runs at 31.6%, with unemployment measured at 12.7%. The typical home here is valued at $126,000 (45% below the state average); renters pay a median of $816 monthly, and 37.1% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.5, and the average commute is 23 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 15419 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 15419

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in California, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15419.

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 15419, California, 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

4,492

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

1,001

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15419?

21.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$43,813

Median Household Income

-44% vs state

$19,412

Per Capita Income

31.6%

Poverty Rate

12.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15419 ranks nationally

California, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,813 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,310

Total Housing Units

1,019

Occupied Units

291

Vacant Units

2.07

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 37.1%
Renter 62.9%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-45% vs state

$816

Median Rent

1964

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 15419, employing approximately 343 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,273,000.

45

Businesses

343

Employees

$13.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 8 17.8%
Health care and social assistance 5 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Finance and insurance 4 8.9%
Construction 3 6.7%

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 15419 vs 15466 →

ZIP 15419 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 15419 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15419 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 15419 ranks #null 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
15466 Newell, PA 458 1.4 mi
15434 Elco, PA 313 1.9 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 2.3 mi
15444 Hiller, PA 517 3.1 mi
15423 Coal Center, PA 1,781 2.8 mi
15417 Brownsville, PA 9,469 3.2 mi
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 3.0 mi
15438 Fayette City, PA 2,221 3.1 mi
15412 Allenport, PA 470 3.2 mi
15442 Grindstone, PA 2,105 3.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

15301 standard
Washington, PA
Pop: 49,331
15317 standard
Canonsburg, PA
Pop: 36,535
15057 standard
Mc Donald, PA
Pop: 13,930
15063 standard
Monongahela, PA
Pop: 11,677
15022 standard
Charleroi, PA
Pop: 10,340
15367 standard
Venetia, PA
Pop: 8,731

Related Areas

Washington County California, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15419 in? ▼
ZIP code 15419 (California) 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 15419? ▼
ZIP code 15419 in California, PA has a population of 4,492 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15419? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15419 is $43,813, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15419? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15419 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15419? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15419 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15419? ▼
ZIP code 15419 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15419? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15419 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (8), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15419? ▼
In ZIP code 15419, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.3% 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 15419? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15419 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15419? ▼
In ZIP code 15419, approximately 37.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15419? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15419 is 31.6% 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.