15340 ZIP Code — Hickory, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15340 is located in Hickory, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 15.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,293 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15340

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($76,932) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 55% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15340 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,293

population

15.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15340 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15340

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15340. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hickory	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15342 Houston (5.5 mi) 15312 Avella (6.4 mi) 15078 Slovan (6.5 mi) 15057 Mc Donald (6.7 mi) 15363 Strabane (6.7 mi) 15321 Cecil (6.9 mi) 15053 Joffre (7.1 mi) 15317 Canonsburg (7.7 mi) 15021 Burgettstown (8.7 mi) 15019 Bulger (9.2 mi) 15031 Cuddy (9.2 mi) 15301 Washington (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,293
Population density	86 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	15.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.2837
Longitude	-80.3166
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	25.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,293

Population

People per sq mi

54.8

Median age

$76,932

Median household income

$45,396

Per capita income

$268,700

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

84.5%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

493

Housing units

37.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

127

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	246	19.0%
18 and over	1,047	81.0%
65 and over	406	31.4%
Median age	54.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,275	98.4%
Two or more races	18	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.8%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	38.0%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	4.6%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 20.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	10.5%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	20.1%
Median income	$76,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.3%

$50k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 18.1%

$200k–$300k 34.9%

$300k–$500k 27.1%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$268,700
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	84.5%
Renter occupied	15.5%
Vacant	2.9%
Single-family detached	92.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.2%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	5.3%
1980–1989	6.7%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	29.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	54.3%
4 bedrooms	24.3%
5+ bedrooms	4.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	44.4%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Fuel oil	8.2%
Wood	7.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	68.2%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	77	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	94	16.7%
Households with children under 18	120	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	247	43.9%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.4%	4.2%
Married	65.5%	71.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	8.5%
Divorced	6.1%	15.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 21.8%

Graduate / professional 16.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.8%
Bachelor's or higher	37.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	11.1%
Kindergarten	19	8.8%
Elementary school	54	25.0%
High school	66	30.6%
College / grad school	53	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 20.0%

Retail trade 16.9%

Finance & real estate 10.4%

Professional & management 10.2%

Manufacturing 5.8%

Wholesale trade 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 3.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	5.6%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	10.0%
Self-employed	13.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.8%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 10.2%

18 and over 6.8%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.4%
Retirement income	51.9%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	35.5%
High cholesterol	32.5%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.2%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	21.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.0%
Depression	20.4%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	14.3%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	99	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	39.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.0%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,198	92.7%
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)	1,293	100.0%
Born in same state	1,293	100.0%
Born in different state	1,192	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	275	21.3%
English	78	6%
Italian	76	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	3.3%
Arab	21	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	97.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15340

What city is ZIP code 15340 in?

ZIP code 15340 is primarily assigned to Hickory, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15340 in?

ZIP code 15340 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15340 have an older population?

31% of residents in ZIP code 15340 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15340 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 15340 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15340 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15340 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15340 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15340 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15340 in?

ZIP code 15340 observes the EST timezone.