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Hickory, PA
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15340.
Population
987
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
347
ZIP codes
1
Hickory and its ZIP codes
Hickory at a glance
- The median household income is $63,934, 18% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,300 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Hickory, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hickory, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,934
Poverty rate
2.3%
Median home value
$217,300
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
72.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.7%
Median age
31.6
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (404), Polish Americans (203), Italian Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Hickory.
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
PPP loans
$1.49M
36 loans, 175 jobs reported
How people get to work
Hickory, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.3%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hickory, 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° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Hickory
1 in or overlapping Hickory. Population shown
Cities near Hickory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SouthviewCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| AtlasburgCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| MidwayBorough | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 1.6 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.4 |
| BulgerCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| Cross CreekCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| McGovernCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| HoustonBorough | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| SlovanCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.6 |
| JoffreCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| McDonaldBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.5 |
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CanonsburgBorough | 6.6 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hickory, PA in?
- Hickory is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Hickory, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Hickory include 15340.
- What is the population of Hickory, PA?
- About 987 people live in Hickory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hickory?
- Nearby places include Westland (2.2 mi), Southview (3.4 mi), Atlasburg (5 mi), Midway (5 mi), Muse (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023