15078 ZIP Code — Slovan, PA

Washington County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15078 is located in Slovan, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. It covers approximately 0.59 square miles and serves a population of 516 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15078

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 $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $72,930. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 65% of workers work from home.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 15078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

516

population

0.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15078 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15078

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15078. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Slovan	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15053 Joffre (1.7 mi) 15021 Burgettstown (2.4 mi) 15019 Bulger (4.6 mi) 15340 Hickory (6.5 mi) 15057 Mc Donald (7.4 mi) 15126 Imperial (8.3 mi) 15312 Avella (8.3 mi) 26035 Colliers (9.7 mi) 15071 Oakdale (10.1 mi) 15321 Cecil (10.2 mi) 15026 Clinton (10.4 mi) 26037 Follansbee (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	516
Population density	875 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	125

Geography
Land area	0.59 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3634
Longitude	-80.3836
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	25.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	58.2%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

516

Population

875

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$72,930

Median household income

$28,173

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.5%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

219

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	17.2%
18 and over	427	82.8%
65 and over	247	47.9%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	516	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.5%	37.5%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	58.2%	31.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	24.1%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.3%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.2%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 32.4%

$75k–$100k 20.7%

$100k–$150k 14.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.2%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	32.4%
$75k–$100k	20.7%
$100k–$150k	14.5%
Median income	$72,930

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 54.0%

$100k–$150k 27.0%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.5%
Renter occupied	23.5%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	3.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	52.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	59.8%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	23.5%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	4.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	78.8%
Electricity	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	111	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	18	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	50	27.9%
Households with children under 18	32	17.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	77.7%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	10.8%
Married	86.2%	49.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	13.8%	2.7%
Divorced	0.0%	37.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 61.6%

Some college, no degree 7.2%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	13.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	77	86.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 48.1%

Education & healthcare 12.2%

Other services 9.5%

Construction 9.0%

Information 7.4%

Retail trade 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.9%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	57.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.4%
Production & transportation	9.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	30.2%
Carpool	4.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	65.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.2

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.5%
Retirement income	62.0%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	60.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	17.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	27	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	48.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.4%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	516	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)	516	100.0%
Born in same state	516	100.0%
Born in different state	489	94.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	11.8%
Arab	60	11.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.7%
Internet access	68.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15078

What city is ZIP code 15078 in?

ZIP code 15078 is primarily assigned to Slovan, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15078 in?

ZIP code 15078 falls within Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15078 have an older population?

48% of residents in ZIP code 15078 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15078 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 15078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15078?

9% 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 15078?

The median home value in ZIP code 15078 is $96,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 15078 in?

ZIP code 15078 observes the EST timezone.