Washington city, PA

ZIP 15301 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Washington city, PA (15301)

Median Income

$69,275

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,285

Wealth inflow

Population

50,180

Unemployment

4.8%

1.1pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,285 for ZIP 15301 (Washington city, PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.8%+31% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.7%-55% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

17.3%+48% vs US avg

1,527

Establishments

27,411

Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
Construction9.0%
Manufacturing9.8%
Wholesale trade1.4%
Retail trade11.3%
Transportation, utilities7.3%
Information1.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.8%
Professional, scientific, management9.4%
Education, health care, social24.8%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.5%
Other services5.3%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 15301 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 1.9%, median income fell 3.6% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.0%.

Median Income

$69,275

-8% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate