City

Elco, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥278Population
💰$66,667Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂45.8Median Age
🏠$129,700Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.5%Unemployment▲ 53% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Other: 13.3%Race
White84.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Other13.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
33%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.5% ▲ 53% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (2%)
HS Graduate99 (50.3%)
Some College20 (10.2%)
Associates18 (9.1%)
Bachelors21 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree35 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad50.3%
Some College10.2%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.2%Renter: 25.8%Tenure
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,667 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$129,700 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$967/mo
Total Housing Units152
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
78%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
68%
About Elco, PA

Elco is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 278 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.8 years.

Economically, Elco is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,667 is near the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.5%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Elco is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $967 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elco is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elco
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15434 278 $66,667 $129,700 $967 7.5% 28.4% 74.2%