City

Ellwood City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥16,013Population
💰$69,982Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$143,000Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓37.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty6.9% ▼ 31% below avg
College Grads37.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma11 (0.1%)
HS Graduate4,526 (39.3%)
Some College1,422 (12.3%)
Associates1,296 (11.2%)
Bachelors1,310 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree2,960 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 11.2%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College12.3%
Associates11.2%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.7%Renter: 22.3%Tenure
Owner77.7%
Renter22.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,982 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$143,000 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$856/mo
Total Housing Units7,995
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Ellwood City, PA

Ellwood City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,013 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Ellwood City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,982 is near the national average. Approximately 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ellwood City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $856 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ellwood City is moderately educated. 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ellwood City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16117 16,013 $69,982 $143,000 $856 4.7% 37.1% 77.7%