15055 ZIP Code — Lawrence, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15055 is located in Lawrence, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.67 square miles and serves a population of 1,146 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15055

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $219,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,983. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 22% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 15055 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,146

population

0.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lawrence	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15017 Bridgeville (2.7 mi) 15241 Pittsburgh (3 mi) 15317 Canonsburg (3.3 mi) 15064 Morgan (3.8 mi) 15321 Cecil (4.1 mi) 15031 Cuddy (4.3 mi) 15367 Venetia (4.5 mi) 15102 Bethel Park (4.9 mi) 15363 Strabane (5.3 mi) 15142 Presto (5.7 mi) 15243 Pittsburgh (5.7 mi) 15228 Pittsburgh (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,146
Population density	1,710 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.67 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.3029
Longitude	-80.1253
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	43.1%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,146

Population

1,710

People per sq mi

58.5

Median age

$66,983

Median household income

$48,781

Per capita income

$219,300

Median home value

$971

Median monthly rent

87.7%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

590

Housing units

49.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

105

75–84

104

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	95	8.3%
18 and over	1,051	91.7%
65 and over	429	37.4%
Median age	58.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.3%

Two or more races 1.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,126	98.3%
Two or more races	20	1.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.1%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.1%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 5.2%

$50k–$75k 35.0%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	5.2%
$50k–$75k	35.0%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	21.5%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$66,983

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 14.4%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 17.6%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 24.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$219,300
Median rent / month	$971
Owner occupied	87.7%
Renter occupied	12.3%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	19.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	52.1%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	34.2%
3 bedrooms	60.6%
4 bedrooms	3.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	48.1%
3 or more	15.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	96.5%
Electricity	3.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	329	50.8%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	135	20.8%
Female householder, no spouse	157	24.2%
Households with children under 18	98	15.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	46.6%
Average household size	1.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.9%	15.4%
Married	68.9%	64.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.9%	10.2%
Divorced	11.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 36.2%

Graduate / professional 13.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	49.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	32	80.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	8	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 19.7%

Education & healthcare 18.8%

Manufacturing 17.3%

Finance & real estate 16.1%

Retail trade 9.4%

Professional & management 7.5%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Information 2.1%

Construction 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Public administration 1.4%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.8%
Service	29.7%
Sales & office	16.6%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	3.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	21.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 3.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.2%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	10.0%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.4%
Binge drinking	18.2%
No physical activity	19.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.8%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	13.6%
Poor physical health	9.5%
No health insurance	7.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	69.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	10.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	3.7%
65 and over	18.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.4%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	4.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,083	94.5%
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)	1,146	100.0%
Born in same state	1,146	100.0%
Born in different state	901	78.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	281	24.5%
French	88	7.7%
Arab	20	1.7%
Polish	13	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	11	1%
Irish	10	0.9%
Norwegian	10	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	56.5%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15055

What city is ZIP code 15055 in?

ZIP code 15055 is primarily assigned to Lawrence, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15055 in?

ZIP code 15055 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15055 have an older population?

37% of residents in ZIP code 15055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15055 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15055 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15055?

49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 15055 in?

ZIP code 15055 observes the EST timezone.