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Washington, PA
City in Washington County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15301.
Population
13,368
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
4,564
ZIP codes
1
Washington and its ZIP codes
Washington at a glance
- Washington is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 58th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $52,975, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (50% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $910 a month.
Local data for Washington, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washington, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,975
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,155), Irish Americans (1,965), Italian Americans (1,245).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Washington.
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
$145M
1,235 loans, 14,676 jobs reported
How people get to work
Washington, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.3%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked6.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washington, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
ZIP codes in Washington
1 in or overlapping Washington. Population shown
Cities near Washington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East WashingtonBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| LaboratoryCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| MeadowlandsCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.9 |
| WolfdaleCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2.6 |
| McGovernCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Green HillsBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.9 |
| HoustonBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.4 |
| StrabaneCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Eighty FourCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 6.6 |
| WylandvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.5 |
| CanonsburgBorough | 6.9 mi | 2.3 |
| WestlandCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| TaylorstownCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.6 |
| SouthpointeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 2.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washington, PA in?
- Washington is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Washington, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Washington include 15301.
- What is the population of Washington, PA?
- About 13,368 people live in Washington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washington?
- Nearby places include East Washington (0.8 mi), Laboratory (2.6 mi), Meadowlands (2.8 mi), Wolfdale (3.9 mi), McGovern (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023