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Blawnox, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,439
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,854
ZIP codes
0
Blawnox and its ZIP codes
Blawnox at a glance
- Blawnox is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $60,333 a year, 23% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,000 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $807 a month.
Local data for Blawnox, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blawnox, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,333
Poverty rate
16.7%
Median home value
$173,000
Median rent
$807/mo
Homeownership
41.1%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
53.8
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (411), Italian Americans (334), Irish Americans (317).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Blawnox.
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
How people get to work
Blawnox, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.1%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home14.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blawnox, 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° / 19°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Blawnox
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeronaBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| OakmontBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.6 |
| AspinwallBorough | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Fox ChapelBorough | 2.7 mi | 7.9 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 2.3 |
| SharpsburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| ChurchillBorough | 3.9 mi | 2.2 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| EtnaBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.7 |
| CheswickBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 4.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 5.1 mi | 1.2 |
| HarwickCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SpringdaleBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.9 |
| ChalfantBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blawnox, PA in?
- Blawnox is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Blawnox, PA?
- About 1,439 people live in Blawnox, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blawnox?
- Nearby places include Verona (1.2 mi), Oakmont (2.2 mi), Aspinwall (2.4 mi), Fox Chapel (2.7 mi), Wilkinsburg (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023