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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 High-density area
- $43,813
- Median income Below-median income area
- $126,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 31.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,412. Economic pressure is pronounced: 31.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $126,000 (45% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $816; owner occupancy is 37.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 15419 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 15419
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in California, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15419.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15419?
21.5
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
2.5%
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?
$43,813
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$19,412
Per Capita Income
31.6%
Poverty Rate
12.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15419 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
California, 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)
$43,813 4th percentile higher than 4% 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
1,310housing units
1,310
Total Housing Units
1,019
Occupied Units
291
Vacant Units
2.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,000
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
9,469 residents
- 15419
California (15419)
4,492 residents
- 15438 2,221
Fayette City (15438)
2,221 residents
- 15442 2,105
Grindstone (15442)
2,105 residents
- 15423 1,781
Coal Center (15423)
1,781 residents
- 15477 855
Roscoe (15477)
855 residents
- 15444 517
Hiller (15444)
517 residents
- 15483 513
Stockdale (15483)
513 residents
- 15412 470
Allenport (15412)
470 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15419 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15419 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15434
Elco (15434)
$83,224 median income
- 15423
Coal Center (15423)
$77,857 median income
- 15477
Roscoe (15477)
$72,716 median income
- 15444
Hiller (15444)
$59,077 median income
- 15442
Grindstone (15442)
$57,246 median income
- 15417
Brownsville (15417)
$55,395 median income
- 15438
Fayette City (15438)
$53,917 median income
- 15483
Stockdale (15483)
$52,422 median income
- 15466
Newell (15466)
$46,429 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15419, 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 (4,492 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 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.
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