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Clairton, PA
City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15025.
Population
6,044
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,182
ZIP codes
1
Clairton and its ZIP codes
Clairton at a glance
- Clairton is about 7.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 210th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $36,538 a year, 53% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $66,500 (74% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,009 a month.
Local data for Clairton, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clairton, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,538
Poverty rate
33.0%
Median home value
$66,500
Median rent
$1,009/mo
Homeownership
61.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.2%
Median age
41.5
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (927), German Americans (708), Italian Americans (541).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Clairton.
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
How people get to work
Clairton, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.2%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit5.7%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home16.3%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clairton, 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
42.4 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Clairton
1 in or overlapping Clairton. Population shown
Cities near Clairton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LincolnBorough | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Blaine HillCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| GlassportBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| LibertyBorough | 2 mi | 1.4 |
| ElizabethBorough | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| West ElizabethBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Port VueBorough | 2.6 mi | 1.1 |
| VersaillesBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BostonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Jefferson HillsBorough | 3 mi | 16.6 |
| McKeesportCity | 3.4 mi | 5 |
| DravosburgBorough | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| GreenockCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ElramaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| CoulterCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| West MifflinBorough | 4.3 mi | 14.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clairton, PA in?
- Clairton is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Clairton, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Clairton include 15025.
- What is the population of Clairton, PA?
- About 6,044 people live in Clairton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clairton?
- Nearby places include Lincoln (1.5 mi), Blaine Hill (1.8 mi), Glassport (1.9 mi), Liberty (2 mi), Elizabeth (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023