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Laboratory, PA
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
664
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
850
ZIP codes
0
Laboratory and its ZIP codes
Laboratory at a glance
- Laboratory is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,167, close to the Pennsylvania median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,000 (28% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Laboratory, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Laboratory, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,167
Poverty rate
23.8%
Median home value
$183,000
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.5%
Median age
43.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (208), Irish Americans (115), Italian Americans (63).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Laboratory.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 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
How people get to work
Laboratory, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.3%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Laboratory, 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
Cities near Laboratory
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East WashingtonBorough | 1.9 mi | 0.4 |
| WashingtonCity | 2.6 mi | 2.9 |
| MeadowlandsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Eighty FourCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6.6 |
| Green HillsBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.9 |
| McGovernCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| WylandvilleCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| WolfdaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 2.6 |
| HoustonBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CanonsburgBorough | 7.9 mi | 2.3 |
| CokeburgBorough | 8.6 mi | 0.4 |
| TaylorstownCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.1 |
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Laboratory, PA in?
- Laboratory is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Laboratory, PA?
- About 664 people live in Laboratory, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Laboratory?
- Nearby places include East Washington (1.9 mi), Washington (2.6 mi), Meadowlands (4.5 mi), Eighty Four (4.9 mi), Green Hills (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023