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Lawrence, PA

Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15055.

Population

1,154

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

2,914

ZIP codes

1

Lawrence and its ZIP codes

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Lawrence at a glance

  • Lawrence is about 10 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $66,250, 15% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $217,200 (15% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,037 a month.

Local data for Lawrence, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Lawrence, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,250

Poverty rate

15.6%

Median home value

$217,200

Median rent

$1,037/mo

Homeownership

89.8%

Bachelor's or higher

48.0%

Median age

47.1

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (388), Irish Americans (304), Italian Americans (226).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Lawrence.

Details

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

$21.66M

50 loans, 1,557 jobs reported

Washington County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Lawrence, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.2%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home23.8%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Lawrence, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

ZIP codes in Lawrence

1 in or overlapping Lawrence. Population shown

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Cities near Lawrence

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ThompsonvilleCensus-designated place1.6 mi2.1
HendersonvilleCensus-designated place1.8 mi0.4
McMurrayCensus-designated place2.5 mi3.1
SouthpointeCensus-designated place3.1 mi2.6
BridgevilleBorough3.8 mi1.1
Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.8
CanonsburgBorough4.3 mi2.3
MuseCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.6
Bethel ParkMunicipality4.8 mi11.7
StrabaneCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.3
MidlandCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.4
HoustonBorough6 mi0.4
HeidelbergBorough6.2 mi0.3
GastonvilleCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.7
GlendaleCensus-designated place6.7 mi0.3
WylandvilleCensus-designated place6.7 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Lawrence, PA in?
Lawrence is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What ZIP codes are in Lawrence, PA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Lawrence include 15055.
What is the population of Lawrence, PA?
About 1,154 people live in Lawrence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Lawrence?
Nearby places include Thompsonville (1.6 mi), Hendersonville (1.8 mi), McMurray (2.5 mi), Southpointe (3.1 mi), Bridgeville (3.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023