| City: | Elrama, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:05:44 PM |
| Population: | 291 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.2518, -79.9249 |
| Land Area: | 0.294 sq mi |
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Elrama is a small community in Washington County, Pennsylvania, with 291 residents spread across 119 households. The post office maintains 157 PO Boxes, serving not just local residents but also people from surrounding areas. That adoption rate of 1.32 means the post office handles about one-third more boxes than there are local households, indicating the facility serves nearby communities without their own carrier delivery.
The ZIP covers about 0.3 square miles along the Monongahela River, with a mix of urban and rural delivery. Most addresses receive service via one rural carrier route, though there's also a city carrier route. Davidson Avenue has the most delivery points with six ZIP+4 records, including apartments and front units. State Route 837 runs through the area with four delivery points. The median household income sits at $32,278, well below the national average, while the median home value of $92,300 reflects affordable housing stock in this former industrial river community.
Street names reflect a small riverside community organized around State Route 837. Davidson Avenue serves as the primary residential street with the most delivery points, including multi-unit addresses. The presence of Gun Club Road and various short streets like Pollock, Stout, and Short streets shows the compact nature of this former industrial town along the Monongahela River. Old State Route 837 indicates the area predates modern highway realignment.
ZIP Code 15038 has 291 residents and 119 households (average 2.45 persons per household). The median age is 49.8 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (92.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 291Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 279Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 989.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $31,824Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 119Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $97,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.45Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 286 | 354 | 309 | 345 | 290 | 356 | 347 | 353 | 351 | 470 | 326 | 248 | 268 | 279 |
| Decennial Census | 325 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 291 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 49.8
Male Median Age: 56.7
Female Median Age: 46.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 6 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
| Female | 12 | 12 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 7 | 1 |
| Total | 14 | 15 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 26 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 31 | 18 | 23 | 35 | 9 | 27 | 12 | 17 | 3 |
| White: | 270 | 97.83% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.09% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 1.09% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 276 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 140 | 48.11% | 56.7 years |
| Females: | 151 | 51.89% | 46.5 years |
| Total: | 291 | 100% | 49.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 279 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 279 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $31,824, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $3,890 (10.9%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,632. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 83.5%, which is much higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (32.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $35,714 | $29,688 | $26,758 | $26,833 | $0 | $21,900 | $66,406 | $75,078 | $78,456 | $78,125 | $0 | $60,714 | $32,278 | $31,824 |
| Median Family Income | $29,792 | $36,000 | $27,305 | $27,868 | $28,942 | $0 | $66,250 | $67,042 | $78,235 | $78,656 | $70,917 | $60,714 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $9,554 | $9,539 | $12,188 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $37,411 | $37,333 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $41,250 | $53,529 | $0 | $71,176 | $72,031 | $80,260 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $40,625 | $62,538 | $62,688 | $44,211 | $46,310 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 223 | 83.52% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 44 | 16.48% |
| Total: | 267 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 13 | 5.83% |
| Service: | 42 | 18.83% |
| Sales and Office: | 29 | 13.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 73 | 32.74% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 66 | 29.60% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 223 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $97,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $24,400 (33.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $15,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 41.60% (65.38% with a mortgage, 34.62% free-and-clear) and renters 58.40% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $72,900 | $90,000 | $80,800 | $83,200 | $86,900 | $87,000 | $83,100 | $101,100 | $81,400 | $77,600 | $79,400 | $82,300 | $92,300 | $97,300 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 16.44% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 61 | 83.56% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $584 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $626 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 34 | 27.20% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 18 | 14.40% |
| Renter Occupied: | 73 | 58.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 125 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 107 | 85.60% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 18 | 14.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 125 | 100% |
In 2024, 4.80% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 25.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (57.14%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 189 | 75.30% |
| Some college, no degree: | 21 | 8.37% |
| Associate's degree: | 29 | 11.55% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12 | 4.78% |
| Total: | 251 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 251 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 12 | 4.78% |
| Private Insurance: | 109 | 34.94% |
| Public Insurance: | 133 | 42.63% |
| No Insurance: | 70 | 22.44% |
| Total: | 312 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 242 | 77.56% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 20.3% | 29.8% | 35.1% | 36.4% | 23.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 12 | 42.86% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 16 | 57.14% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 28 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 28 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 15038 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $3,730,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 678Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $1,057,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $3,730,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15038 is located in Washington County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 15038. It covers 0.294 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.071 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.294 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.071 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 14Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 209.29 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4223392Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Elrama CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15038 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.