15019 ZIP Code — Bulger, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15019 is located in Bulger, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 23.20 square miles and serves a population of 1,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15019

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 $154,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $52,500. 42% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15019 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,552

population

23.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15019 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15019

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15019. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bulger	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15053 Joffre (3 mi) 15126 Imperial (3.6 mi) 15078 Slovan (4.6 mi) 15021 Burgettstown (5.6 mi) 15057 Mc Donald (5.9 mi) 15026 Clinton (6.6 mi) 15071 Oakdale (6.8 mi) 15275 Pittsburgh (8.2 mi) 15340 Hickory (9.2 mi) 15031 Cuddy (9.3 mi) 15321 Cecil (9.4 mi) 15108 Coraopolis (9.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,552
Population density	67 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	23.20 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.4160
Longitude	-80.3287
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,552

Population

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$52,500

Median household income

$32,377

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

85.1%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

6.8%

Unemployment

669

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

149

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	19.0%
18 and over	1,257	81.0%
65 and over	358	23.1%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,551	99.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.6%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.9%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.5%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.6%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 11.4%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.6%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	11.4%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$52,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.8%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 21.0%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 6.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	85.1%
Renter occupied	14.9%
Vacant	11.9%
Single-family detached	89.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.9%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	2.5%
1990–1999	13.8%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	25.6%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	20.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	14.9%
2 vehicles	44.1%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.2%
Electricity	21.8%
Propane / LP gas	8.7%
Fuel oil	33.2%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	365	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	60	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	83	12.2%
Female householder, no spouse	170	25.1%
Households with children under 18	193	28.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	282	41.6%
Average household size	2.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	23.7%
Married	59.3%	52.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.9%	15.9%
Divorced	10.6%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 54.7%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	10.6%
Kindergarten	11	4.5%
Elementary school	134	54.5%
High school	43	17.5%
College / grad school	32	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 18.1%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Other services 13.1%

Professional & management 7.6%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.6%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	10.7%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.1

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 19.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	19.0%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	19.2%
No physical activity	23.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.5%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	2.7%
18–64 years	9.7%
65 and over	17.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.6%
Public insurance	41.7%
No insurance	1.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,445	93.1%
Spanish	8	0.6%
Other Indo-European	3	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,552	100.0%
Born in same state	1,552	100.0%
Born in different state	1,375	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	270	17.4%
French	101	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	40	2.6%
Arab	28	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.7%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15019

What city is ZIP code 15019 in?

ZIP code 15019 is primarily assigned to Bulger, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15019 in?

ZIP code 15019 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15019?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15019 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15019 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15019 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15019 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15019?

The median home value in ZIP code 15019 is $154,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 15019 in?

ZIP code 15019 observes the EST timezone.