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Heidelberg, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,234
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,297
ZIP codes
0
Heidelberg and its ZIP codes
Heidelberg at a glance
- Heidelberg is about 15 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,829, 13% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $150,200 (41% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $954 a month.
Local data for Heidelberg, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heidelberg, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,829
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$954/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
22.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (335), Irish Americans (238), Polish Americans (176).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Heidelberg.
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
Heidelberg, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled11.7%
- Public transit6.7%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 22.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heidelberg, 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
38.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Heidelberg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 0.5 mi | 0.3 |
| CarnegieBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Rosslyn FarmsBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Green TreeBorough | 2.6 mi | 2.1 |
| DormontBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ThornburgBorough | 3 mi | 0.4 |
| CraftonBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| IngramBorough | 4 mi | 0.4 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 4.1 mi | 1.6 |
| OakdaleBorough | 5 mi | 0.5 |
| WhitehallBorough | 5.5 mi | 3.3 |
| McKees RocksBorough | 5.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Bethel ParkMunicipality | 5.5 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heidelberg, PA in?
- Heidelberg is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Heidelberg, PA?
- About 1,234 people live in Heidelberg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heidelberg?
- Nearby places include Glendale (0.5 mi), Carnegie (1.3 mi), Rosslyn Farms (2.2 mi), Bridgeville (2.4 mi), Rennerdale (2.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023