15344 ZIP Code — Jefferson, PA

Greene County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15344 is located in Jefferson, Pennsylvania, within Greene County. It covers approximately 15.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15344

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $75,313. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15344 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,657

population

15.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jefferson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15320 Carmichaels (4.3 mi) 15322 Clarksville (4.3 mi) 15357 Rices Landing (4.5 mi) 15433 East Millsboro (6.3 mi) 15450 La Belle (6.7 mi) 15334 Garards Fort (7.3 mi) 15345 Marianna (8 mi) 15333 Fredericktown (8.1 mi) 15338 Greensboro (8.5 mi) 15370 Waynesburg (8.6 mi) 15417 Brownsville (9.3 mi) 15444 Hiller (10 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,657
Population density	110 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	15.09 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.9173
Longitude	-80.0533
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	45.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	19.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,657

Population

110

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$75,313

Median household income

$37,756

Per capita income

$146,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

8.6%

Unemployment

651

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

108

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	388	23.4%
18 and over	1,269	76.6%
65 and over	269	16.2%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96%

Black or African American 2.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,595	96%
Black or African American	47	2.8%
Two or more races	11	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.3%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.9%	45.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	32.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	25.9%	19.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	2.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 17.9%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 25.1%

$150k–$200k 6.9%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	17.9%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	9.7%
$100k–$150k	25.1%
$150k–$200k	6.9%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$75,313

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.8%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 23.9%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 13.4%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	7.1%
Single-family detached	74.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	4.1%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	27.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	55.9%
4 bedrooms	14.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	16.3%
2 vehicles	51.4%
3 or more	26.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.6%
Electricity	20.7%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	4.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	319	46.8%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	175	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	162	23.8%
Households with children under 18	214	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	227	33.3%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	11.9%
Married	49.3%	55.2%
Separated	0.0%	1.0%
Widowed	9.6%	21.2%
Divorced	12.8%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.2%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 41.6%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.7%

Graduate / professional 7.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	14.7%
Kindergarten	74	16.5%
Elementary school	173	38.5%
High school	30	6.7%
College / grad school	106	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.9%

Manufacturing 9.8%

Retail trade 9.5%

Public administration 9.1%

Construction 8.9%

Other services 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Professional & management 2.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.7%
Government	24.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.3%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	14.1%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 7.2%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 31.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.8%
Retirement income	33.9%
Supplemental Security	0.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.3%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	13.8%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	68.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	144	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	13.7%
18–64 years	10.5%
65 and over	45.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.8%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,545	93.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,616	97.5%
Born in same state	1,616	97.5%
Born in different state	1,235	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	41	2.5%
Not a US citizen	4	9.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	316	19.1%
French	212	12.8%
Arab	53	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.6%
English	9	0.5%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15344

What city is ZIP code 15344 in?

ZIP code 15344 is primarily assigned to Jefferson, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15344 in?

ZIP code 15344 falls within Greene County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15344 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15344 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15344 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15344?

The median home value in ZIP code 15344 is $146,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 15344?

ZIP code 15344 has an estimated population of 1,657 residents, with a density of 110 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15344 in?

ZIP code 15344 observes the EST timezone.