Elrama
Census-designated place in Washington County, Pennsylvania

Elrama is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Pennsylvania, with 285 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Forward, 1.6 miles SE.
- 285residents (2020 Census)
- 833 ftelevation · 254 m
- 0.1 sq miland area · 0.4 km²
- 1,948 / sq mipopulation density
- 15038ZIP code
About Elrama
Elrama is a census-designated place located in Union Township, Washington County in the state of Pennsylvania. The community is located in the eastern tip of Union Township in Washington County, near the Monongahela River, along Pennsylvania Route 837. As of the 2020 census, the population was 285 residents.
In 2012, the Elrama coal-fired power plant built in the 1950s by Duquesne Light was decommissioned. In 2023, the final steps of demolition were completed.
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Living in Elrama
- Median household income
- $31,824
- Median home value
- $97,300
- Median age
- 43.4
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Elrama had 285 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 285 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,948 per sq mi (752 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Elrama at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 285 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.15 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2517° N, 79.9243° W |
| ZIP code | 15038 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4223392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Elrama
- Forward1.6 mi SE
- West Elizabeth2.0 mi NE
- Bunola2.0 mi SW
- Elizabeth2.4 mi NE
- Blaine Hill3.1 mi NE
- Union3.2 mi W
- Jefferson Hills3.3 mi N
- New Eagle3.4 mi SW
- Clairton3.6 mi NE
- Finleyville4.1 mi W
- Monongahela4.2 mi S
- Lincoln4.3 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Elrama
What county is Elrama in?
Elrama is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Elrama, PA?
285 people lived in Elrama at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Elrama, PA?
The ZIP code of Elrama is 15038.
What is the elevation of Elrama?
833 feet (254 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Elrama?
Forward (1.6 mi), West Elizabeth (2.0 mi), Bunola (2.0 mi), Elizabeth (2.4 mi), Blaine Hill (3.1 mi).
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