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Etna, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15223.
Population
3,364
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,571
ZIP codes
1
Etna and its ZIP codes
Etna at a glance
- Etna is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $53,654 a year, 31% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,800 (47% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Etna, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Etna, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,654
Poverty rate
17.8%
Median home value
$135,800
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
47.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
42.6
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,060), Irish Americans (662), Italian Americans (447).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Etna.
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
PPP loans
$23.7M
210 loans, 2,397 jobs reported
How people get to work
Etna, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit5.3%
- Walked5.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home14.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Etna, 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
ZIP codes in Etna
1 in or overlapping Etna. Population shown
Cities near Etna
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SharpsburgBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| MillvaleBorough | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| AspinwallBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Fox ChapelBorough | 3.2 mi | 7.9 |
| GlenshawCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| BlawnoxBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| PittsburghCity | 4.9 mi | 55.4 |
| West ViewBorough | 5 mi | 1 |
| Allison ParkCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 13.9 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 5.2 mi | 2.3 |
| VeronaBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| BellevueBorough | 5.8 mi | 1 |
| OakmontBorough | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 6.3 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Etna, PA in?
- Etna is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Etna, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Etna include 15223.
- What is the population of Etna, PA?
- About 3,364 people live in Etna, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Etna?
- Nearby places include Sharpsburg (1.1 mi), Millvale (2 mi), Aspinwall (2.2 mi), Fox Chapel (3.2 mi), Glenshaw (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023