| City: | Crucible, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Greene County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:08:16 PM |
| Population: | 522 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9467, -79.9696 |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq mi |
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Crucible sits in the southwestern corner of Greene County, Pennsylvania, where 522 residents occupy just 0.07 square miles. This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery across this compact village or the surrounding area it serves.
The post office maintains 233 PO Boxes for 191 local households. That's a 122% adoption rate, meaning boxes serve not just residents but also people from the surrounding rural territory. Mail delivery follows both a City carrier route and a Rural route, with General Delivery available for those without boxes.
Crucible's numbered grid layout tells the story of a historic planned village. Streets follow the classic pattern: 1st through 5th Avenues and Streets, plus Riverview Avenue and Bosses Row. The age shows in the housing stock. Of 224 total housing units, 165 were built before 1939. That's 74% of homes predating World War II.
Median age is 42.3 years. The community is 96% White, with a small Hispanic population of 73 residents (14%). About 29% of households rent rather than own. Per capita income sits at $22,584, indicating a working-class community. Of workers, 34 commute by public transit and 98 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. Another 48 work in public administration.
This isn't a resort or retirement village. It's a working community where most people were born in the United States (94%) and 32% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher. With no registered business establishments in Census data, most residents likely work elsewhere in Greene County or across the state line in West Virginia.
All mail to Crucible addresses should use PO Box format:
PO Box [number]
Crucible, PA 15325Street addresses exist for delivery route purposes but PO Box is the only delivery option for this community.
Numbered grid streets (1st-5th) show planned village layout, plus historic names like Bosses Row and Riverview Ave.
ZIP Code 15325 has 522 residents and 191 households (average 2.73 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.3% male and 52.7% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.8%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (0.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8%, 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: | 522Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 269Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,015.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $71,615Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 191Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $120,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.73Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.55Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 521 | 480 | 466 | 505 | 548 | 542 | 423 | 471 | 330 | 341 | 249 | 222 | 445 | 269 |
| Decennial Census | 439 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 522 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.3
Male Median Age: 38.1
Female Median Age: 45.1
| 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 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 20 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 6 | 8 | 3 |
| Female | 22 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 8 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 28 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 44 | 15 | 28 | 44 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 15 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 43 | 36 | 34 | 37 | 21 | 14 | 5 |
| White: | 500 | 99.01% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 0.79% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.20% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 505 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 247 | 47.32% | 38.1 years |
| Females: | 275 | 52.68% | 45.1 years |
| Total: | 522 | 100% | 42.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 269 | 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: | 269 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 269 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $71,615, which is much lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $49,183 (219.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $42,865. Family households earn a median of $71,615 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $71,615). By gender, male median income is $41,923 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $41,923 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 37.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 16.2%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.9%).
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 | $22,432 | $21,635 | $24,375 | $43,403 | $0 | $23,309 | $0 | $35,147 | $28,750 | $32,206 | $35,424 | $0 | $0 | $71,615 |
| Median Family Income | $22,432 | $22,115 | $24,836 | $44,514 | $43,618 | $0 | $55,861 | $55,907 | $33,005 | $0 | $35,466 | $0 | $0 | $71,615 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $19,639 | $19,707 | $19,764 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $22,230 | $0 | $0 | $53,590 | $53,547 | $0 | $56,034 | $56,045 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,222 | $41,923 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 62 | 31.00% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 6.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 126 | 63.00% |
| Total: | 200 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 26 | 41.94% |
| Service: | 13 | 20.97% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 37.10% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 62 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $120,500, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $60,100 (99.50%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $79,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $607 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (38.55% with a mortgage, 61.45% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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 | $60,400 | $100,600 | $101,400 | $84,200 | $84,700 | $0 | $34,000 | $41,700 | $40,600 | $34,100 | $43,000 | $0 | $0 | $120,500 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $607 | $661 | $711 | $644 | $0 | $701 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 32 | 38.55% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 51 | 61.45% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 83 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 83 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to 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 10.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 33.80%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 65.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 14.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 36.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (76.92%). 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): | 85 | 47.75% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 9.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 37 | 20.79% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 20 | 11.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 19 | 10.67% |
| Total: | 178 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 178 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 39 | 21.91% |
| Private Insurance: | 91 | 30.85% |
| Public Insurance: | 177 | 60.00% |
| No Insurance: | 27 | 9.15% |
| Total: | 295 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 268 | 90.85% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 50.6% | 53.7% | 51.6% | 38.4% | 44.4% | 50.7% | 14.3% | 13.4% | 16.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 14.5% | 14.5% |
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: | 7 | 10.77% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 8 | 12.31% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 50 | 76.92% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 65 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 7 | 10.77% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 58 | 89.23% |
ZIP Code 15325 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 239Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15325 is located in Greene County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 15325. It covers 0.259 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.259 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | 4217528Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Crucible CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15325 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 February 1, 2026.