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Baldwin, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15227, 15236.
Population
21,057
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,649
ZIP codes
2
Baldwin and its ZIP codes
Baldwin at a glance
- Baldwin is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 31st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $80,983, 4% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,400 (18% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,066 a month.
Local data for Baldwin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Baldwin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,983
Poverty rate
9.5%
Median home value
$208,400
Median rent
$1,066/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,019), Irish Americans (3,844), Italian Americans (3,390).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Baldwin.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 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
$86.1M
744 loans, 9,749 jobs reported
How people get to work
Baldwin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.0%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Baldwin, 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
83° / 22°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Baldwin
2 in or overlapping Baldwin. Population shown
Cities near Baldwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrentwoodBorough | 1.1 mi | 1.4 |
| WhitehallBorough | 2.3 mi | 3.3 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Pleasant HillsBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| West MifflinBorough | 2.9 mi | 14.2 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MunhallBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| HomesteadBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.6 |
| DravosburgBorough | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| WhitakerBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PittsburghCity | 4.4 mi | 55.4 |
| DormontBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| GlassportBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| RankinBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Port VueBorough | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Baldwin, PA in?
- Baldwin is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Baldwin, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Baldwin include 15227, 15236.
- What is the population of Baldwin, PA?
- About 21,057 people live in Baldwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Baldwin?
- Nearby places include Brentwood (1.1 mi), Whitehall (2.3 mi), West Homestead (2.5 mi), Pleasant Hills (2.7 mi), West Mifflin (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023