North WashingtonPA
Today 141 people live in this town, first settled in 1909.
Is North Washington a good place to live?
42% of residents live below the poverty line in North Washington, above both Pennsylvania’s towns (7.6%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). North Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
141 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to North Washington: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in North Washington, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in North Washington.
North Washington has 0.0 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
Half commute less than 21 miles. North Washington’s mean commuting time works out to 33 minutes. The top destinations are Cherry Township (13%), Pittsburgh (10%) and Butler Township (10%).
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in North Washington
The typical July afternoon high here in the town is 82°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
North Washington faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 61% of U.S. communities. 88% of North Washington’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A smaller share of North Washington is conserved land than in the typical Pennsylvania or U.S. town
Walkers can cover 0.2 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. The park or preserve in North Washington covers 2 acres.
| North Washington | Typical Pennsylvania town | Typical U.S. town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.4% | 8.2% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Game Lands Number 95 | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about North Washington
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of North Washington
About 4 of every 100 North Washington residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
100% of working residents leave North Washington for work
Where North Washington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About North Washington
Unincorporated community in Pennsylvania, US
North Washington is an unincorporated community in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community is located at the intersection of state routes 38 and 138, 13.5 miles (21.7 km) north-northeast of Butler. North Washington has a post office with ZIP code 16048.
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- Elevation
- 1,503 ft
- ZIP code
- 16048
Questions about North Washington
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is North Washington, PA a good place to live?
North Washington has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.