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Irwin, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,831
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
4,573
ZIP codes
0
Irwin and its ZIP codes
Irwin at a glance
- Irwin is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 381st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $59,963, 23% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $195,500 (23% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,002 a month.
Local data for Irwin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Irwin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,963
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$195,500
Median rent
$1,002/mo
Homeownership
43.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (805), Italian Americans (716), Irish Americans (353).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Irwin.
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
How people get to work
Irwin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.4%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Irwin, 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
86° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Irwin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North IrwinBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ManorBorough | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| AdamsburgBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| PennBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Harrison CityCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0 |
| JeannetteCity | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| HerminieCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AronaBorough | 4.4 mi | 0.5 |
| GrapevilleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Level GreenCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.8 |
| TraffordBorough | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| White OakBorough | 5.6 mi | 6.6 |
| MadisonBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenockCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 1.1 |
| CoulterCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Buena VistaCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Irwin, PA in?
- Irwin is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Irwin, PA?
- About 3,831 people live in Irwin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Irwin?
- Nearby places include North Irwin (1.3 mi), Manor (1.9 mi), Adamsburg (2.2 mi), Penn (2.9 mi), Harrison City (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023