City

California, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥3,527Population
💰$44,481Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂21.4Median Age
🏠$121,600Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.8%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 12.2%Asian: 1.3%Other: 9.8%Race
White73.8%
Hispanic2.4%
Black12.2%
Asian1.3%
Other9.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
51%
25–44
12%
45–64
12%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.06
Below Poverty18.6% ▲ 86% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.7%)
HS Graduate401 (34%)
Some College168 (14.3%)
Associates104 (8.8%)
Bachelors108 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree389 (33%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 33%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College14.3%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate33.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 33.9%Renter: 66.1%Tenure
Owner33.9%
Renter66.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,481 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$121,600 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$804/mo
Total Housing Units1,352
Vacant Units277

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
18%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
2000+
62%
About California, PA

California is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,527 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.4 years.

Economically, California is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,481 is below the national average. Approximately 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in California is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $804 per month. At 33.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of California is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (73.75%).

California, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in California
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15419 3,527 $44,481 $121,600 $804 12.4% 42.2% 33.9%