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Bulger, PA
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
119
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
83
ZIP codes
0
Bulger and its ZIP codes
Bulger at a glance
- Bulger is 72% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Bulger.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.67B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Bulger, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Bulger
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JoffreCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.9 |
| MidwayBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| SlovanCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BurgettstownBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.6 |
| AtlasburgCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.7 |
| McDonaldBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| SouthviewCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| LangelothCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1 |
| HickoryCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.8 |
| SturgeonCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Cross CreekCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| NoblestownCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| EnlowCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.7 |
| OakdaleBorough | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bulger, PA in?
- Bulger is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Bulger, PA?
- About 119 people live in Bulger, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bulger?
- Nearby places include Joffre (1.4 mi), Midway (1.7 mi), Slovan (3.5 mi), Burgettstown (3.7 mi), Atlasburg (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023