City

Donora, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,592Population
💰$43,232Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.6Median Age
🏠$58,200Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊13.9%Unemployment▲ 185% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.4% Female 52.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 15.9%Other: 8.3%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic2.8%
Black15.9%
Other8.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
37%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.6 yrs
Avg HH Size1.91
Below Poverty30.3% ▲ 203% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment13.9% ▲ 185% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,441 (43.4%)
Some College580 (17.5%)
Associates357 (10.8%)
Bachelors418 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree499 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College17.5%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,232 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$58,200 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$842/mo
Total Housing Units2,850
Vacant Units482

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
66%
About Donora, PA

Donora is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,592 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.6 years.

Economically, Donora is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,232 is below the national average. Approximately 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Donora is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $842 per month.

The population of Donora is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.97%).

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

ZIP Codes in Donora
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15033 4,592 $43,232 $58,200 $842 13.9% 27.7% 57.0%