15312 ZIP Code — Avella, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15312 is located in Avella, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 71.77 square miles and serves a population of 3,972 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/412.

About ZIP code 15312

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 $192,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,750) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 31% 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. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15312 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,972

population

71.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15312 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15312

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15312. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Avella	Acceptable
Avella	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15340 Hickory (6.4 mi) 26032 Bethany (7.6 mi) 15078 Slovan (8.3 mi) 26070 Wellsburg (9.1 mi) 15021 Burgettstown (9.1 mi) 15323 Claysville (9.7 mi) 26035 Colliers (9.7 mi) 15053 Joffre (9.8 mi) 26037 Follansbee (9.9 mi) 15376 West Alexander (10.4 mi) 15342 Houston (10.9 mi) 43913 Brilliant (11 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,972
Population density	55 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	71.77 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	40.2485
Longitude	-80.4295
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/412

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,972

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$74,750

Median household income

$40,195

Per capita income

$192,300

Median home value

$888

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

11.6%

Unemployment

1,520

Housing units

20.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

134

Under 5

131

100

5–9

124

10–14

122

143

15–19

139

114

20–24

111

221

25–34

217

277

35–44

271

218

45–54

213

172

55–59

169

170

60–64

166

225

65–74

220

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	936	23.6%
18 and over	3,036	76.4%
65 and over	663	16.7%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.6%

Two or more races 3%

Asian 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Black or African American 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,792	94.6%
Two or more races	121	3%
Asian	41	1%
Hispanic or Latino	36	0.9%
Black or African American	11	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	20.8%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	6.3%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 10.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	15.6%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	10.5%
Median income	$74,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$192,300
Median rent / month	$888
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	86.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	7.8%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	9.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	31.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	27.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Electricity	27.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Fuel oil	25.7%
Wood	11.4%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	813	52.1%
Cohabiting couple	157	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	303	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	286	18.3%
Households with children under 18	508	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	461	29.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	27.7%
Married	53.2%	53.0%
Separated	0.5%	3.1%
Widowed	2.2%	6.7%
Divorced	12.1%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 47.6%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.2%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	7.9%
Kindergarten	51	6.2%
Elementary school	341	41.2%
High school	268	32.4%
College / grad school	102	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Construction 15.6%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Retail trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.9%
Government	8.1%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.0%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.3

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 7.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.9%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	19.5%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	21.1%
Fair or poor health	13.9%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	213	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	13.5%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	38.6%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,707	93.3%
Spanish	19	0.5%
Other Indo-European	10	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,919	98.7%
Born in same state	3,909	98.4%
Born in different state	3,270	82.3%
Foreign born	10	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.3%
Not a US citizen	37	69.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	602	15.2%
French	297	7.5%
Arab	107	2.7%
Polish	48	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	45	1.1%
Norwegian	33	0.8%
English	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15312

What city is ZIP code 15312 in?

ZIP code 15312 is primarily assigned to Avella, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15312 in?

ZIP code 15312 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15312 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15312 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15312?

The median home value in ZIP code 15312 is $192,300.

What is the population of ZIP code 15312?

ZIP code 15312 has an estimated population of 3,972 residents, with a density of 55 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15312?

The median household income in ZIP code 15312 is $74,750, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15312 in?

ZIP code 15312 observes the EST timezone.