Zip code 15038: Elrama, Pennsylvania

Q: What city is zip code 15038?

15038 is assigned to Elrama, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 15038 in?

15038 is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the population of 15038?

About 279 people live in 15038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 15038?

The median household income in 15038 is $31,824.

Q: What zip codes are near 15038?

The closest zip codes to 15038 are 15088, 15020, 15025, 15067, 15332.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyEastern Time

Population

279

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$32K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$97K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

43.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.3 sq mi

949 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 15038

15038 is a suburban zip code in Elrama, Pennsylvania (Washington County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 279 people live here, or 949 per square mile. The median resident is 43.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $31,824 a year, about 39% of the national median of $80,734. 41.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $97,300, or 3.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 42% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and sales. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 15038 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 279 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate41.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%23rd of 1,699 in PA
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%87th of 1,698 in PA
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%50th of 1,596 in PA
Self-employed workers27.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · PA 8.2%36th of 1,704 in PA
Uninsured rate25.1%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%55th of 1,705 in PA
Work from home31.1%
95th
U.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%62nd of 1,704 in PA
Residents 65 and older25.1%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%408th of 1,707 in PA
Veterans8.8%
83rd
U.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%436th of 1,707 in PA
Median age43.4
79th
U.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9935th of 1,707 in PA
Population density949/sq mi
43rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi488th of 1,707 in PA
Healthcare workers7.2%
18th
U.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%1,308th of 1,704 in PA
Homeownership rate41.6%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,638th of 1,698 in PA
Per capita income$23,218
6th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,613th of 1,707 in PA
Median home value$97,300
2nd
U.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,483rd of 1,628 in PA
Residents under 1810%
2nd
U.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,552nd of 1,707 in PA
Population279
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,497th of 1,707 in PA
Median household income$31,824
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,602nd of 1,617 in PA
Bachelor's degree or higher4.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,634th of 1,706 in PA
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,662nd of 1,704 in PA
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · PA 44.61,690th of 1,707 in PA
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,653rd of 1,707 in PA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%1,671st of 1,699 in PA
Median earnings per worker$16,314
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,667th of 1,693 in PA
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,639th of 1,704 in PA
Government workers4.9%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,526th of 1,704 in PA
Income inequality (Gini)0.336
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,472nd of 1,697 in PA

Measure	15038	Washington	PA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in PA
Poverty rateWeakness	41.9%	9.6%	11.7%	12.5%	99th	23rd of 1,699
Broadband accessStrength	100%	89.9%	89.7%	91%	99th	87th of 1,698
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	40.3%	48.2%	51.1%	99th	50th of 1,596
Self-employed workers	27.4%	8.6%	8.2%	10%	99th	36th of 1,704
Uninsured rateWeakness	25.1%	3.9%	5.6%	8.4%	98th	55th of 1,705
Work from home	31.1%	15%	15.6%	15.1%	95th	62nd of 1,704
Residents 65 and older	25.1%	22%	19.5%	17.2%	92nd	408th of 1,707
Veterans	8.8%	6.8%	6.1%	6.2%	83rd	436th of 1,707
Median age	43.4	44.2	40.9	38.9	79th	935th of 1,707
Population density	949/sq mi	245/sq mi	291/sq mi	95/sq mi	43rd	488th of 1,707
Healthcare workers	7.2%	11.3%	11.5%	9.7%	18th	1,308th of 1,704
Homeownership rateWeakness	41.6%	76.1%	69.3%	65.2%	10th	1,638th of 1,698
Per capita incomeWeakness	$23,218	$45,022	$44,355	$44,673	6th	1,613th of 1,707
Median home value	$97,300	$228,500	$254,500	$332,700	2nd	1,483rd of 1,628
Residents under 18	10%	19.6%	20.4%	22%	2nd	1,552nd of 1,707
Population	279	210,042	13,018,639	334,922,499	1st	1,497th of 1,707
Median household incomeWeakness	$31,824	$78,958	$77,971	$80,734	1st	1,602nd of 1,617
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	4.8%	32.9%	35.2%	35.7%	1st	1,634th of 1,706
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.8%	5.3%	5.2%	1st	1,662nd of 1,704
Diversity index	0	19.3	44.6	61.4	1st	1,690th of 1,707
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.4%	7.7%	14.1%	1st	1,653rd of 1,707
Housing vacancy	0%	9.6%	9.2%	10.1%	1st	1,671st of 1,699
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$16,314	$51,689	$50,599	$49,666	1st	1,667th of 1,693
Tech workers	0%	3.3%	3.6%	3.8%	1st	1,639th of 1,704
Government workers	4.9%	9.9%	11.5%	14.5%	1st	1,526th of 1,704
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.336	0.454	0.474	0.483	1st	1,472nd of 1,697

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

10%

5–17

18–24

25–34

56%

35–44

45–54

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

43.4

Under 18

10%

65 and over

25.1%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

100%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 125
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 51.2%
Married couples: 28%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 8.8%
Male / female: 39% / 61%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

73%

$50–75k

10%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

15038

$31,824

Washington Co.

$78,958

Pennsylvania

$77,971

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$23,218

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

41.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.336

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

15038

$97,300

Washington Co.

$228,500

Pennsylvania

$254,500

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

15038

—

Washington Co.

$949

Pennsylvania

$1,209

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

86%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

14%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 125
Owner-occupied: 41.6%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1945
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

69%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

31%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

44%

10–19

25%

20–29

32%

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

83.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

33%

Production

30%

Sales

Healthcare

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Manufacturing

35%

Construction

27%

Retail

13%

Health care and social assistance

Arts and recreation

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$16,314

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

4.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	15038	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$8,281	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

75%

Some college

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 4.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 4.8%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 100%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 25.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Elrama
State: Pennsylvania
County: Washington County
Center point: 40.2502° N, 79.9260° W
Land area: 0.3 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Elrama (unincorporated)50% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 15038

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
15088	West Elizabeth, PA	2.1 mi	344	$55,000	$82,100
15020	Bunola, PA	2.2 mi	481	$76,250	$325,200
15025	Clairton, PA	3.3 mi	16,939	$76,531	$227,800
15067	New Eagle, PA	3.5 mi	2,142	$52,352	$109,400
15332	Finleyville, PA	3.6 mi	7,678	$66,578	$197,600
15336	Gastonville, PA · PO box	3.6 mi	—	—	—
15037	Elizabeth, PA	3.9 mi	10,417	$77,579	$165,900
15063	Monongahela, PA	4.1 mi	10,525	$65,179	$155,800
15129	South Park, PA	4.7 mi	10,789	$99,519	$252,000
15045	Glassport, PA	5.6 mi	4,368	$47,803	$82,700
15087	Webster, PA	5.6 mi	85	—	—
15033	Donora, PA	5.8 mi	4,572	$39,921	$62,500

Questions about 15038

What city is zip code 15038?

15038 is assigned to Elrama, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 15038 in?

15038 is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of 15038?

About 279 people live in 15038, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 15038 in?

15038 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 15038?

The median household income in 15038 is $31,824.

What zip codes are near 15038?

The closest zip codes to 15038 are 15088, 15020, 15025, 15067, 15332.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15038, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.