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Dormont, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15216.
Population
8,063
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
10,604
ZIP codes
1
Dormont and its ZIP codes
Dormont at a glance
- Dormont is about 36 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 140th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $80,526, 3% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $221,800 (13% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,106 a month.
Local data for Dormont, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dormont, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,526
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$221,800
Median rent
$1,106/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
50.9%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,234), Irish Americans (2,038), Italian Americans (1,629).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Dormont.
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
Dormont, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.4%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit10.3%
- Walked4.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home26.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dormont, 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 Dormont
1 in or overlapping Dormont. Population shown
Cities near Dormont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Green TreeBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.1 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.6 |
| HeidelbergBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| CarnegieBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.6 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| WhitehallBorough | 3.1 mi | 3.3 |
| CraftonBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Rosslyn FarmsBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BrentwoodBorough | 3.6 mi | 1.4 |
| ThornburgBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.4 |
| IngramBorough | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| PittsburghCity | 4.1 mi | 55.4 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| BaldwinBorough | 4.6 mi | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dormont, PA in?
- Dormont is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Dormont, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dormont include 15216.
- What is the population of Dormont, PA?
- About 8,063 people live in Dormont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dormont?
- Nearby places include Green Tree (1.9 mi), Castle Shannon (1.9 mi), Heidelberg (2.9 mi), Carnegie (2.9 mi), Glendale (3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023