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Chalfant, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15112.
Population
768
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,853
ZIP codes
1
Chalfant and its ZIP codes
Chalfant at a glance
- Chalfant is about 17 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $59,120, 24% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 (53% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Chalfant, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chalfant, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,120
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
50.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.2%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (188), Italian Americans (182), Irish Americans (84).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Chalfant.
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
Chalfant, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chalfant, 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
84° / 22°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Chalfant
1 in or overlapping Chalfant. Population shown
Cities near Chalfant
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Turtle CreekBorough | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.4 |
| North BraddockBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BraddockBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| ChurchillBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.2 |
| WilmerdingBorough | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| RankinBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| East McKeesportBorough | 2.4 mi | 0.4 |
| WhitakerBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.3 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.2 |
| DuquesneCity | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 3 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chalfant, PA in?
- Chalfant is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Chalfant, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chalfant include 15112.
- What is the population of Chalfant, PA?
- About 768 people live in Chalfant, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chalfant?
- Nearby places include Turtle Creek (0.8 mi), East Pittsburgh (0.9 mi), North Braddock (0.9 mi), Forest Hills (1.3 mi), West Wilmerding (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023