15033 ZIP Code — Donora, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15033 is located in Donora, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 4,622 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15033

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 $60,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $42,923. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 32% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 15033 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,622

population

2.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15033 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15033

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15033. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Donora	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15062 Monessen (2.1 mi) 15012 Belle Vernon (2.9 mi) 15063 Monongahela (3.4 mi) 15022 Charleroi (4.4 mi) 15067 New Eagle (5.2 mi) 15037 Elizabeth (5.6 mi) 15083 Sutersville (6.1 mi) 15332 Finleyville (7.2 mi) 15438 Fayette City (7.3 mi) 15089 West Newton (7.4 mi) 15423 Coal Center (7.5 mi) 15018 Buena Vista (7.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,622
Population density	1,942 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	2.38 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.1789
Longitude	-79.8711
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

4,622

Population

1,942

People per sq mi

47.1

Median age

$42,923

Median household income

$24,519

Per capita income

$60,100

Median home value

$800

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

1,596

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

242

5–9

255

110

10–14

116

15–19

20–24

396

25–34

419

124

35–44

132

375

45–54

396

201

55–59

213

208

60–64

219

247

65–74

261

101

75–84

107

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,027	22.2%
18 and over	3,595	77.8%
65 and over	794	17.2%
Median age	47.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.1%

Black or African American 22%

Two or more races 6.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	3,193	65.1%
Black or African American	1,078	22%
Two or more races	338	6.9%
Hispanic or Latino	279	5.7%
Other race	13	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	37.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	5.8%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 21.1%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	21.1%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	0.3%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$42,923

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 39.8%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 5.7%

$300k–$500k 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,100
Median rent / month	$800
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	14.6%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	8.2%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.3%
2000–2009	0.2%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	46.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.7%
2 bedrooms	46.5%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	7.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.7%
1 vehicle	49.5%
2 vehicles	15.6%
3 or more	13.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	84.5%
Electricity	12.1%
Fuel oil	2.3%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	682	29.6%
Cohabiting couple	137	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	542	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	945	41.0%
Households with children under 18	463	20.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	637	27.6%
Average household size	1.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.9%	38.9%
Married	41.4%	29.9%
Separated	2.3%	3.2%
Widowed	1.7%	15.5%
Divorced	11.8%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 14.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.1%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	141	13.2%
Elementary school	538	50.5%
High school	284	26.6%
College / grad school	103	9.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Public administration 8.8%

Construction 6.8%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.2%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.7%
Service	30.5%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	12.8%
Production & transportation	21.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.9%
Carpool	8.8%
Public transit	6.8%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 59.8%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 38.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.8%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	9.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.6%
High blood pressure	41.2%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	29.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	21.8%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	279	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	23.7%
18–64 years	23.8%
65 and over	50.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	3.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,470	96.7%
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)	4,603	99.6%
Born in same state	4,603	99.6%
Born in different state	4,078	88.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	573	12.4%
Arab	497	10.8%
Italian	227	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	53	1.1%
English	11	0.2%
Norwegian	11	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	85.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15033

What city is ZIP code 15033 in?

ZIP code 15033 is primarily assigned to Donora, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15033 in?

ZIP code 15033 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15033?

36% of residents in ZIP code 15033 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15033?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15033 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 15033 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15033?

The median home value in ZIP code 15033 is $60,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 15033 in?

ZIP code 15033 observes the EST timezone.