Zip code 15419: California, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 15419
15419 is an urban zip code in California, Pennsylvania (Washington County), covering 1.3 sq mi of land. About 3,421 people live here, or 2,658 per square mile. The median resident is 21.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,813 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 31.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $126,000, or 2.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 37% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $816 a month.
31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23 minutes each way, and 18% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; food service; and office and administrative support.
How 15419 compares
- Unemployment rate12.7%98thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%92nd of 1,704 in PA
- Poverty rate31.6%97thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%65th of 1,699 in PA
- Housing vacancy22.2%95thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%263rd of 1,699 in PA
- 71stU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%790th of 1,704 in PA
- Work from home17.5%70thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%346th of 1,704 in PA
- Population density2,658/sq mi64thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi218th of 1,707 in PA
- 49thU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%452nd of 1,706 in PA
- 47thU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.474590th of 1,697 in PA
- 46thU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%527th of 1,596 in PA
- Diversity index39.135thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6291st of 1,707 in PA
- 31stU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%875th of 1,704 in PA
- 30thU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,484th of 1,707 in PA
- Average commute23 min29thU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min1,225th of 1,596 in PA
- Veterans3.5%20thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,472nd of 1,707 in PA
- Tech workers1.2%17thU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%972nd of 1,704 in PA
- Uninsured rate3.4%16thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,087th of 1,705 in PA
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%655th of 1,707 in PA
- 8thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,2091,029th of 1,366 in PA
- Homeownership rate37.1%8thWeaknessU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,658th of 1,698 in PA
- Population3,4216thU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,639763rd of 1,707 in PA
- Median home value$126,0006thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,326th of 1,628 in PA
- Residents under 1813.9%6thU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%1,414th of 1,707 in PA
- Median household income$43,8135thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,550th of 1,617 in PA
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,494th of 1,698 in PA
- Per capita income$19,4122ndWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,666th of 1,707 in PA
- Median age21.51stU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.91,683rd of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$13,9321stWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,671st of 1,693 in PA
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,570th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 15419 | Washington | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 12.7% | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 92nd of 1,704 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 31.6% | 9.6% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 65th of 1,699 | |
| Housing vacancy | 22.2% | 9.6% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 263rd of 1,699 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11% | 11.3% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 790th of 1,704 | |
| Work from home | 17.5% | 15% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 346th of 1,704 | |
| Population density | 2,658/sq mi | 245/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 218th of 1,707 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.3% | 32.9% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 452nd of 1,706 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.431 | 0.454 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 590th of 1,697 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 49.8% | 40.3% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 527th of 1,596 | |
| Diversity index | 39.1 | 19.3 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 291st of 1,707 | |
| Self-employed workers | 7.9% | 8.6% | 8.2% | 10% | 875th of 1,704 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 14% | 22% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,484th of 1,707 | |
| Average commute | 23 min | 26.8 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 1,225th of 1,596 | |
| Veterans | 3.5% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,472nd of 1,707 | |
| Tech workers | 1.2% | 3.3% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 972nd of 1,704 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 3.4% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,087th of 1,705 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 2.4% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 655th of 1,707 | |
| Median gross rent | $816 | $949 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 1,029th of 1,366 | |
| Homeownership rateWeakness | 37.1% | 76.1% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,658th of 1,698 | |
| Population | 3,421 | 210,042 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 763rd of 1,707 | |
| Median home value | $126,000 | $228,500 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 1,326th of 1,628 | |
| Residents under 18 | 13.9% | 19.6% | 20.4% | 22% | 1,414th of 1,707 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,813 | $78,958 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,550th of 1,617 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 78% | 89.9% | 89.7% | 91% | 1,494th of 1,698 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $19,412 | $45,022 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,666th of 1,707 | |
| Median age | 21.5 | 44.2 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 1,683rd of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $13,932 | $51,689 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 1,671st of 1,693 | |
| Government workers | 3.8% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,570th of 1,704 |
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
Race and ethnicity
- White77%
- Black11%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian1%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial8%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 1,019
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 51.1%
- Married couples
- 24.1%
- Living alone
- 33.4%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 3.5%
- Male / female
- 48% / 52%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,310
- Owner-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 22.2%
- Median year built
- 1964
- Median rooms
- 4.9
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 49.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.7%
- Home value to income
- 2.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 15419 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $25,774 | $74,888 |
| Service | $13,875 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $10,225 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $76,944 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $23,611 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.3%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 11.9%
- Households with broadband
- 78%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 64.6%
- No internet access
- 16.6%
- Without health insurance
- 3.4%
- Limited-English households
- 2.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- California
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Washington County
- Center point
- 40.0566° N, 79.8905° W
- Land area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- California100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 15419
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15466 | Newell, PA | 1.5 mi | $46,429 |
| 15434 | Elco, PA | 1.7 mi | $83,224 |
| 15438 | Fayette City, PA | 2 mi | $53,917 |
| 15477 | Roscoe, PA | 2.1 mi | $72,716 |
| 15483 | Stockdale, PA | 2.8 mi | $52,422 |
| 15444 | Hiller, PA | 3.1 mi | $59,077 |
| 15423 | Coal Center, PA | 3.3 mi | $77,857 |
| 15412 | Allenport, PA | 3.6 mi | $40,625 |
| 15442 | Grindstone, PA | 3.7 mi | $57,246 |
| 15417 | Brownsville, PA | 3.9 mi | $55,395 |
| 15432 | Dunlevy, PA | 4 mi | $74,500 |
| 15427 | Daisytown, PA | 4.3 mi | $54,250 |
Zip codes like 15419 elsewhere
Questions about 15419
What city is zip code 15419?
15419 is assigned to California, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 15419 in?
15419 is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 15419?
About 3,421 people live in 15419, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 15419 in?
15419 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 15419?
The median household income in 15419 is $43,813.
What zip codes are near 15419?
The closest zip codes to 15419 are 15466, 15434, 15438, 15477, 15483.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15419, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.