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Wolfdale, PA

Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania.

Population

2,938

Land area

2.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,109

ZIP codes

0

Wolfdale and its ZIP codes

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Wolfdale at a glance

  • Wolfdale is about 3.8 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
  • The median household income is $64,736, 17% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 (33% below Pennsylvania).

Local data for Wolfdale, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wolfdale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$64,736

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$170,200

Homeownership

96.4%

Bachelor's or higher

19.9%

Median age

50.1

Average commute

26.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (772), Polish Americans (608), German Americans (550).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Washington County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone78.8%
  • Carpooled12.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.0%

Average one-way commute: 26.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wolfdale, 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

Cities near Wolfdale

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WashingtonCity3.9 mi2.9
MeadowlandsCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.9
East WashingtonBorough4.7 mi0.4
TaylorstownCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.1
McGovernCensus-designated place5.2 mi2.3
Green HillsBorough5.7 mi0.9
WestlandCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.2
LaboratoryCensus-designated place6.4 mi0.8
HoustonBorough6.5 mi0.4
West MiddletownBorough6.5 mi0.4
MidlandCensus-designated place6.6 mi0.4
HickoryCensus-designated place6.9 mi2.8
StrabaneCensus-designated place7.1 mi0.3
ClaysvilleBorough7.5 mi0.3
CanonsburgBorough8.2 mi2.3
MuseCensus-designated place8.5 mi1.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wolfdale, PA in?
Wolfdale is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Wolfdale, PA?
About 2,938 people live in Wolfdale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wolfdale?
Nearby places include Washington (3.9 mi), Meadowlands (4.6 mi), East Washington (4.7 mi), Taylorstown (4.8 mi), McGovern (5.2 mi).

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