| City: | Ellsworth, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Washington County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:08:20 PM |
| Population: | 1,003 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.1074, -80.0216 |
| Land Area: | 0.775 sq mi |
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Ellsworth sits in southwestern Pennsylvania's Washington County, a compact community of 1,003 residents living within less than two-tenths of a square mile. This is a PO Box Only Zone. No street delivery exists anywhere in the area, making the post office the only way to receive mail.
The Ellsworth post office maintains 478 PO Boxes for the town's 428 households. With an adoption rate of 1.12, the post office serves not just local residents but surrounding areas without carrier delivery. The limited rural route service (one route) and single city route confirm that PO Boxes are the primary mail access method for this region.
This is a working-class town with deep roots. 77% of the housing stock was built before 1939, making Ellsworth one of Pennsylvania's older communities. Median home values of $93,500 and household incomes around $59,188 point to an affordable, established community. The median age is 44.3 years.
Street names tell a simple story. Nearly every road is named for a tree: Pine, Oak, Maple, Elm, Cedar, Poplar, Birch, Cherry, Walnut. Nature-themed names like Ash Street, Hickory Street, and Magnolia Street give the town a quiet, rural character despite its small footprint.
Employment patterns stand out. Of working residents, 318 are in transportation, warehousing, and utilities. That's a high concentration for a town this size, suggesting Ellsworth functions as a bedroom community for regional logistics centers or trucking operations. Another 30% work from home, higher than the national average.
All mail to Ellsworth addresses must use a PO Box. Format addresses as:
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Ellsworth, PA 15331Streets overwhelmingly follow a tree-naming pattern: Ash, Birch, Cedar, Cherry, Elm, Fir, Hemlock, Hickory, Juniper, Linden, Locust, Magnolia, Maple, Oak, Pear, Pine, Poplar, Redwood, Spruce, Sycamore, Walnut. This consistent theme gives the town a distinctive natural character.
ZIP Code 15331 has 1,003 residents and 428 households (average 2.32 persons per household). The median age is 44.3 years, older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (90.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (3.4%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6%, 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: | 1,003Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 891Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,294.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 428Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $74,300Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.32Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.16Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 1,060 | 1,016 | 931 | 816 | 772 | 726 | 707 | 637 | 808 | 753 | 699 | 721 | 824 | 891 |
| Decennial Census | 1,090 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,003 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.3
Male Median Age: 42.5
Female Median Age: 46.7
| 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 | 23 | 33 | 38 | 29 | 37 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 33 | 44 | 21 | 33 | 39 | 24 | 33 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Female | 9 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 24 | 33 | 29 | 19 | 37 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 22 | 14 | 17 |
| Total | 32 | 65 | 71 | 54 | 61 | 60 | 51 | 43 | 70 | 75 | 46 | 63 | 82 | 66 | 73 | 41 | 25 | 25 |
| White: | 905 | 94.17% |
| Black: | 34 | 3.54% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 0.62% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian: | 2 | 0.21% |
| Other: | 11 | 1.14% |
| Total: | 961 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 498 | 49.65% | 42.5 years |
| Females: | 505 | 50.35% | 46.7 years |
| Total: | 1,003 | 100% | 44.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 878 | 98.54% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 1.46% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 891 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 891 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,750, which is far less than the national median ($80,734), is up $24,792 (73.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $19,625. Family households earn a median of $69,712 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $69,712). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $55,250, which is closely matches the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $55,250 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.4%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 8.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (35.5%).
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 | $33,958 | $34,167 | $35,417 | $33,654 | $47,708 | $50,956 | $32,400 | $41,111 | $39,125 | $42,375 | $42,566 | $47,298 | $59,188 | $58,750 |
| Median Family Income | $46,563 | $48,869 | $54,934 | $53,500 | $57,841 | $56,667 | $57,083 | $49,667 | $41,429 | $50,724 | $40,972 | $47,065 | $58,269 | $69,712 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $12,596 | $12,863 | $12,065 | $12,300 | $15,000 | $30,089 | $30,469 | $30,833 | $31,250 | $33,750 | $33,929 | $37,361 | $57,031 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $41,667 | $41,875 | $48,125 | $47,273 | $50,865 | $52,813 | $41,406 | $37,115 | $38,750 | $37,404 | $39,327 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $31,071 | $32,202 | $32,358 | $37,679 | $42,778 | $39,219 | $41,094 | $45,938 | $40,313 | $52,321 | $63,036 | $55,156 | $52,083 | $55,250 |
| Employed: | 400 | 57.14% |
| Unemployed: | 37 | 5.29% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 263 | 37.57% |
| Total: | 700 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 142 | 35.50% |
| Service: | 75 | 18.75% |
| Sales and Office: | 72 | 18.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 38 | 9.50% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 73 | 18.25% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 400 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $74,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $5,500 (6.89%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $16,300. The median gross rent is $913, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $293 (47.26%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.42% (48.13% with a mortgage, 51.87% free-and-clear) and renters 26.58% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.20%, which is much 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 | $79,800 | $79,400 | $76,200 | $75,300 | $79,200 | $70,200 | $66,300 | $53,900 | $58,000 | $66,900 | $75,900 | $90,800 | $93,500 | $74,300 |
| Less than $500: | 24 | 24.74% |
| $500 to $999: | 26 | 26.80% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 12 | 12.37% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 17 | 17.53% |
| $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: | 18 | 18.56% |
| Total: | 97 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $620 | $572 | $273 | $558 | $636 | $789 | $829 | $915 | $943 | $930 | $938 | $938 | $1,039 | $913 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 129 | 35.34% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 139 | 38.08% |
| Renter Occupied: | 97 | 26.58% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 365 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 365 | 90.80% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 37 | 9.20% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 314 | 78.11% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 38 | 9.45% |
| Other Units: | 50 | 12.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 402 | 100% |
In 2024, 21.60% 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 88.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 10.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 3.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 5.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (40.55%). College enrollment is 4.72%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 1.52% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 57 | 9.61% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 255 | 43.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 43 | 7.25% |
| Associate's degree: | 101 | 17.03% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 91 | 15.35% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 37 | 6.24% |
| Total: | 593 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 527 | 88.87% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 128 | 21.59% |
| Private Insurance: | 576 | 58.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 315 | 31.98% |
| No Insurance: | 94 | 9.54% |
| Total: | 985 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 891 | 90.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 3.0% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 7.4% | 11.9% | 12.9% | 10.5% | 11.1% | 11.2% | 4.4% | 8.6% | 8.0% | 8.1% | 3.9% |
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: | 11 | 4.33% |
| Kindergarten: | 31 | 12.20% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 97 | 38.19% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 103 | 40.55% |
| College or graduate school: | 12 | 4.72% |
| Total: | 254 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 42 | 16.54% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 231 | 90.94% |
ZIP Code 15331 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 7 business establishments, employing about 10 people with an annual payroll of $307,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 927Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 7Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $67,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $307,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 10Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15331 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 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 15331. It covers 0.775 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.017 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: | 0.775 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.017 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: | 4223296Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Ellsworth borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15331 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.