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Avalon, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15202.
Population
4,674
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
7,579
ZIP codes
1
Avalon and its ZIP codes
Avalon at a glance
- Avalon is about 26 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 299th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $51,250 a year, 34% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,500 (33% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Avalon, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Avalon, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,250
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$170,500
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
41.4%
Bachelor's or higher
35.4%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
23.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,198), Irish Americans (986), Italian Americans (430).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Avalon.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
PPP loans
$25.8M
445 loans, 3,454 jobs reported
How people get to work
Avalon, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit6.5%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Avalon, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Avalon
1 in or overlapping Avalon. Population shown
Cities near Avalon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellevueBorough | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| Ben AvonBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Ben Avon HeightsBorough | 1 mi | 0.2 |
| EmsworthBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| McKees RocksBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.1 |
| West ViewBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| GlenfieldBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.8 |
| IngramBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| CraftonBorough | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| ThornburgBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.4 |
| MillvaleBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Sewickley HillsBorough | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| HaysvilleBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| CoraopolisBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Rosslyn FarmsBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Avalon, PA in?
- Avalon is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Avalon, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Avalon include 15202.
- What is the population of Avalon, PA?
- About 4,674 people live in Avalon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Avalon?
- Nearby places include Bellevue (0.8 mi), Ben Avon (0.8 mi), Ben Avon Heights (1 mi), Emsworth (1.7 mi), McKees Rocks (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023