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Hunker, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
297
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,173
ZIP codes
0
Hunker and its ZIP codes
Hunker at a glance
- Hunker is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Hunker.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hunker, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 21°F
43.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Hunker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| New StantonBorough | 1.2 mi | 4 |
| YoungwoodBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.9 |
| YukonCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.9 |
| WyanoCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.2 |
| MadisonBorough | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| AronaBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Mount PleasantBorough | 5.1 mi | 1 |
| NorveltCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 1.8 |
| South GreensburgBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.7 |
| HerminieCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.2 |
| CalumetCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.2 |
| Southwest GreensburgBorough | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| ScottdaleBorough | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| SmithtonBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.1 |
| AdamsburgBorough | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| EversonBorough | 8 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hunker, PA in?
- Hunker is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Hunker, PA?
- About 297 people live in Hunker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hunker?
- Nearby places include New Stanton (1.2 mi), Youngwood (3.2 mi), Yukon (3.9 mi), Wyano (4 mi), Madison (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023