15038 ZIP Code — Elrama, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15038 is located in Elrama, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.29 square miles and serves a population of 248 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15038

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 $82,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.

Median household income is $60,714. 43% 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. Remote work is prevalent — 36% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 15038 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

248

population

0.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15038 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15038

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elrama	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	248
Population density	855 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.29 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	40.2518
Longitude	-79.9249
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	20.7%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

248

Population

855

People per sq mi

58.7

Median age

$60,714

Median household income

$27,463

Per capita income

$82,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

56.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	48	19.4%
18 and over	200	80.6%
65 and over	96	38.7%
Median age	58.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	248	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.7%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	49.3%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	30.0%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

$25k–$35k 43.3%

$50k–$75k 23.3%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	43.3%
$50k–$75k	23.3%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	22.2%
Median income	$60,714

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 80.4%

$100k–$150k 19.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	56.7%
Renter occupied	43.3%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	80.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.31

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	20.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	34.4%
1939 or earlier	45.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.3%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	23.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	43.3%
2 vehicles	11.1%
3 or more	45.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	49	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	20	22.2%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	21	23.3%
Households with children under 18	20	22.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	69	76.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.1%	35.0%
Married	54.9%	35.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.3%
Divorced	0.0%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 62.0%

Some college, no degree 29.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 9.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	20	41.7%
High school	28	58.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 29.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 20.0%

Education & healthcare 15.0%

Transportation & utilities 14.3%

Finance & real estate 14.3%

Manufacturing 7.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	33.6%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	22.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.7%
Government	14.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	33.6%
Carpool	30.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	35.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.3%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.6%
High blood pressure	35.3%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.2%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.7%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	12.8%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	67.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	28	14.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.5%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	21.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	248	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)	248	100.0%
Born in same state	248	100.0%
Born in different state	248	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	24.6%
Italian	31	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.3%
Internet access	76.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15038

What city is ZIP code 15038 in?

ZIP code 15038 is primarily assigned to Elrama, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15038 in?

ZIP code 15038 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15038 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 15038 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15038?

9% 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 15038 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15038 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15038 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 15038 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15038 in?

ZIP code 15038 observes the EST timezone.