City

Ridgway, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Elk County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥6,330Population
💰$60,380Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$108,000Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓36.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.6%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.5%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads36.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma26 (0.6%)
HS Graduate1,554 (36.8%)
Some College687 (16.3%)
Associates417 (9.9%)
Bachelors580 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree956 (22.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 9.9%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 22.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates9.9%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate22.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,380 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$108,000 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$640/mo
Total Housing Units3,430
Vacant Units703

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
65%
About Ridgway, PA

Ridgway is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Elk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,330 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.5 years.

Economically, Ridgway is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,380 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Ridgway is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $108,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $640 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ridgway is moderately educated. 36.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ridgway
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15853 6,330 $60,380 $108,000 $640 4.5% 36.4% 76.7%