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Donora, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15033.
Population
4,527
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,383
ZIP codes
1
Donora and its ZIP codes
Donora at a glance
- Donora is about 8.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 309th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $39,544, 49% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,300 (76% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $916 a month.
Local data for Donora, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Donora, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$39,544
Poverty rate
29.6%
Median home value
$62,300
Median rent
$916/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
31.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (643), German Americans (369), Polish Americans (237).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Donora.
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
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
PPP loans
$7.1M
65 loans, 677 jobs reported
How people get to work
Donora, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit5.1%
- Walked3.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Donora, 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
84° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Donora
1 in or overlapping Donora. Population shown
Cities near Donora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WebsterCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.6 |
| FellsburgCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.2 |
| MonessenCity | 2.3 mi | 2.9 |
| Wickerham Manor-FisherCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.1 |
| North CharleroiBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| North Belle VernonBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| MonongahelaCity | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CharleroiBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeersBorough | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| DunlevyBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| TwilightBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.8 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Donora, PA in?
- Donora is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Donora, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Donora include 15033.
- What is the population of Donora, PA?
- About 4,527 people live in Donora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Donora?
- Nearby places include Webster (0.9 mi), Fellsburg (2 mi), Monessen (2.3 mi), Wickerham Manor-Fisher (2.4 mi), North Charleroi (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023