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Greene County, PA
20 cities and towns and 23 ZIP codes in Greene County, Pennsylvania.
Population
34,835
Land area
576sq mi
People per sq mi
60
ZIP codes
23
Cities and towns in Greene County
Greene County at a glance
- Greene County is 79% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,041, 13% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,900 (40% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $789 a month.
- Its largest cities are Waynesburg (3,811), Fairdale (2,126) and Nemacolin (1,306).
Local data for Greene County, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools13
- Colleges2
- Libraries2
- Banks11
- Post Offices10
- Parks18
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants66
- Affordable Housing5
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers12
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment8
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Greene County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,041
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$153,900
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$789/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.7%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,613), Irish Americans (4,932), Italian Americans (2,289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,157
11,659 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,068
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$256M
FY 2026, $7,119 per person
PPP loans
$62.6M
468 loans, 6,367 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$131K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greene County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greene County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
440
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
87
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 19°F
43.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greene County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greene County, PA?
- Waynesburg is the largest city or town in Greene County, with about 3,811 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greene County?
- Greene County includes 23 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 15310, 15315, 15316, 15320, 15322.
- What is the population of Greene County, PA?
- About 34,835 people live in Greene County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greene County?
- Greene County borders Washington County, Fayette County, Monongalia County, WV, Marshall County, WV, Wetzel County, WV.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023