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Leechburg, PA
Borough in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,985
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
4,518
ZIP codes
0
Leechburg and its ZIP codes
Leechburg at a glance
- Leechburg is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,207, 38% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,600 (62% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $814 a month.
Local data for Leechburg, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leechburg, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,207
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$97,600
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.2%
Median age
42.2
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (702), Irish Americans (385), Italian Americans (307).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Leechburg.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,247
15,483 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$506M
FY 2026, $7,724 per person
How people get to work
Leechburg, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.6%
- Carpooled3.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leechburg, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
572
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
212
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
43.5 inches of rain a year
Cities near Leechburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hyde ParkBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.2 |
| West LeechburgBorough | 0.9 mi | 1 |
| KiskimereCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| VandergriftBorough | 2.5 mi | 1.4 |
| North VandergriftCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| East VandergriftBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.1 |
| North ApolloBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.5 |
| OklahomaBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| ApolloBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Orchard HillsCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.9 |
| SchenleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| FreeportBorough | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Spring ChurchCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.9 |
| NatronaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leechburg, PA in?
- Leechburg is in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Leechburg, PA?
- About 1,985 people live in Leechburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leechburg?
- Nearby places include Hyde Park (0.7 mi), West Leechburg (0.9 mi), Kiskimere (1.1 mi), Pleasant View (2 mi), Vandergrift (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023