15434 ZIP Code — Elco, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15434 is located in Elco, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.18 square miles and serves a population of 272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15434

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 $118,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $60,625. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 15434 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.

272

population

0.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15434 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15434

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15434. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elco	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	272
Population density	1,511 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.18 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.0812
Longitude	-79.8819
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	51.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

272

Population

1,511

People per sq mi

45.4

Median age

$60,625

Median household income

$28,019

Per capita income

$118,800

Median home value

$850

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

115

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	36	13.2%
18 and over	236	86.8%
65 and over	59	21.7%
Median age	45.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.4%

Two or more races 10.3%

Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

Black or African American 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	230	76.4%
Two or more races	31	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	29	9.6%
Black or African American	11	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.8%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 19.5%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 3.3%

$75k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	19.5%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	3.3%
$75k–$100k	32.5%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
Median income	$60,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 21.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 23.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,800
Median rent / month	$850
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	90.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.0%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	4.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	3.4%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	18.8%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	46.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.0%
2 bedrooms	45.0%
3 bedrooms	34.2%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	26.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.9%
Electricity	17.1%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	39.0%
Cohabiting couple	13	10.6%
Male householder, no spouse	41	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	21	17.1%
Households with children under 18	21	17.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	42	34.1%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.4%	36.7%
Married	34.4%	37.4%
Separated	0.0%	2.2%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	22.1%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 54.5%

Some college, no degree 11.3%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	17	34.7%
High school	22	44.9%
College / grad school	10	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.0%

Education & healthcare 19.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.3%

Manufacturing 9.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 2.9%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	32.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	7.6%
Production & transportation	19.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.5%
Government	4.8%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.0%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	4.8%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	3.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 58.8%

18 and over 24.2%

Married-couple families 18.8%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.8%
Retirement income	18.7%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	39.9%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	16.2%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.1%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	17.1%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	61.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.1%
Under 18	13.9%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	16.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.1%
Public insurance	52.6%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	272	100.0%
Spanish	11	4.0%
Other Indo-European	11	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	261	96.0%
Born in same state	261	96.0%
Born in different state	220	80.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	4.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	50	18.4%
Italian	19	7%
Irish	15	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.7%
Arab	2	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15434

What city is ZIP code 15434 in?

ZIP code 15434 is primarily assigned to Elco, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15434 in?

ZIP code 15434 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15434?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15434 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15434 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 15434 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15434?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15434?

The median home value in ZIP code 15434 is $118,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 15434 in?

ZIP code 15434 observes the EST timezone.