| ZIP Code | 15078 |
|---|---|
| City | Slovan |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Washington County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,059 ft |
| Latitude | 40.359497 |
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| Longitude | -80.385056 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42125 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.2 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.04 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 9.9% ▼ 74% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 35 (8.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 291 (73.9%) |
| Some College | 29 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 39 (9.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,688 ▼ 34% below avg ↓ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $134,300 ▼ 52% below avg ↑ 69% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 250 |
| Vacant Units | 49 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 250 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 49 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 38.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.04 |
ZIP code 15078 is located in Slovan, Pennsylvania, within Washington County. With a population of 611, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.2 years. Economically, 15078 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,688 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15078 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $134,300 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 61.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 69% since 2019.
The population of 15078 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 9.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has declined by 13% since 2019.
A notably high share of workers — 65% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 35%.
Overall, ZIP code 15078 in Slovan, PA is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 611 residents, a median household income of $50,688, and a median home value of $134,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.