City

Elrama, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Washington County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥268Population
💰$32,278Median HH Income▼ 58% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$92,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓6.4%College Grads▼ 84% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
12%
25–44
55%
45–64
6%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty45.2% ▲ 352% above avg
College Grads6.4% ▼ 84% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
HS Graduate173 (73.6%)
Some College33 (14%)
Associates14 (6%)
Graduate Degree15 (6.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 73.6%Some College: 14%Associates: 6%Graduate: 6.4%Edu
HS Grad73.6%
Some College14.0%
Associates6.0%
Graduate6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 31.9%Renter: 68.1%Tenure
Owner31.9%
Renter68.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
78%
$100k–$150k
22%

Financials

Median HH Income$32,278 ▼ 58% below avg
Median Home Value$92,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units113

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
79%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Work From Home
53%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
61%
15–30 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
18%
2000+
82%
About Elrama, PA

Elrama is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Washington County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 268 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Elrama is a lower-income community. The median household income of $32,278 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Elrama is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,300, which is well below the national average. At 31.9% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Elrama is less-educated. 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elrama
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15038 268 $32,278 $92,300 7.4% 6.4% 31.9%