15331 ZIP Code — Ellsworth, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15331 is located in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.78 square miles and serves a population of 721 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15331

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $47,298. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 15331 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

721

population

0.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15331 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15331

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15331. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ellsworth	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	721
Population density	924 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.78 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.1074
Longitude	-80.0216
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	50.3%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

721

Population

924

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$47,298

Median household income

$31,071

Per capita income

$90,800

Median home value

$938

Median monthly rent

71.1%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

12.4%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

12.0%

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	155	21.5%
18 and over	566	78.5%
65 and over	161	22.3%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Black or African American 2.8%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	690	95.7%
Black or African American	20	2.8%
Two or more races	11	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.3%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.1%	7.3%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 13.4%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 25.6%

$50k–$75k 24.6%

$75k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	13.4%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	25.6%
$50k–$75k	24.6%
$75k–$100k	4.3%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$47,298

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.6%

$50k–$100k 41.0%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 11.5%

$200k–$300k 6.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,800
Median rent / month	$938
Owner occupied	71.1%
Renter occupied	28.9%
Vacant	18.9%
Single-family detached	53.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.1%
1990–1999	6.4%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	6.6%
1939 or earlier	59.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.6%
2 bedrooms	50.5%
3 bedrooms	26.1%
4 bedrooms	6.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.7%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	76.4%
Electricity	17.4%
Fuel oil	6.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	165	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	25	8.2%
Male householder, no spouse	62	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	53	17.4%
Households with children under 18	99	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	36.1%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	17.3%
Married	55.8%	55.8%
Separated	3.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.0%	6.4%
Divorced	2.4%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 43.0%

Some college, no degree 9.0%

Associate's degree 20.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	10.9%
Kindergarten	17	9.3%
Elementary school	71	38.8%
High school	66	36.1%
College / grad school	9	4.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.5%

Retail trade 17.5%

Education & healthcare 17.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.2%

Professional & management 7.6%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 3.3%

Manufacturing 3.0%

Information 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	20.8%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.2%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	10.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 25.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.3%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	33.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	33.5%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	18.8%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	12.4%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	59.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	18.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.4%
Under 18	18.7%
18–64 years	28.9%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	721	100.0%
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)	721	100.0%
Born in same state	721	100.0%
Born in different state	669	92.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	81	11.2%
Irish	60	8.3%
English	37	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	31	4.3%
Arab	31	4.3%
Norwegian	10	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.3%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15331

What city is ZIP code 15331 in?

ZIP code 15331 is primarily assigned to Ellsworth, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15331 in?

ZIP code 15331 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15331?

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 15331 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15331 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15331?

The median home value in ZIP code 15331 is $90,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15331?

The median household income in ZIP code 15331 is $47,298, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15331 in?

ZIP code 15331 observes the EST timezone.