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Monessen, PA
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15062.
Population
6,780
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,348
ZIP codes
1
Monessen and its ZIP codes
Monessen at a glance
- Monessen is about 8.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 180th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $52,889, 32% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,900 (62% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $733 a month.
Local data for Monessen, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monessen, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,889
Poverty rate
20.8%
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
73.0%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,413), German Americans (944), Irish Americans (677).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Monessen.
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
PPP loans
$4.9M
99 loans, 680 jobs reported
How people get to work
Monessen, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.0%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monessen, 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
85° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Monessen
1 in or overlapping Monessen. Population shown
Cities near Monessen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CharleroiBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.8 |
| North Belle VernonBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| North CharleroiBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| SpeersBorough | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| Belle VernonBorough | 2 mi | 0.3 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.2 |
| DonoraBorough | 2.3 mi | 1.9 |
| TwilightBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Wickerham Manor-FisherCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 2.1 |
| DunlevyBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| WebsterCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.6 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.8 |
| Long BranchBorough | 3.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| AllenportBorough | 3.8 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monessen, PA in?
- Monessen is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Monessen, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monessen include 15062.
- What is the population of Monessen, PA?
- About 6,780 people live in Monessen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monessen?
- Nearby places include Charleroi (1.2 mi), North Belle Vernon (1.4 mi), North Charleroi (1.4 mi), Speers (1.8 mi), Belle Vernon (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023