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Grindstone, PA
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
580
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
441
ZIP codes
0
Grindstone and its ZIP codes
Grindstone at a glance
- Grindstone is 52% denser than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Median rent is $1,057 a month.
Housing and community stats
Grindstone, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median rent
$1,057/mo
Homeownership
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
27.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (233), Irish Americans (220), Polish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Grindstone.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Grindstone, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 27.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Grindstone, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Grindstone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Rowes RunCensus-designated place | 0.7 mi | 1.2 |
| SmockCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.6 |
| West BrownsvilleBorough | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| AllisonCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 0.7 |
| BrownsvilleBorough | 3.9 mi | 1 |
| Star JunctionCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| HillerCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.7 |
| StockdaleBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RepublicCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 0.7 |
| RoscoeBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| NewellBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Coal CenterBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ElcoBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| CaliforniaBorough | 5.6 mi | 11 |
| Fayette CityBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| AllenportBorough | 5.7 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Grindstone, PA in?
- Grindstone is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Grindstone, PA?
- About 580 people live in Grindstone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Grindstone?
- Nearby places include Rowes Run (0.7 mi), Smock (2.8 mi), West Brownsville (3.5 mi), Allison (3.6 mi), Brownsville (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023