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Pitcairn, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15140.
Population
3,032
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,997
ZIP codes
1
Pitcairn and its ZIP codes
Pitcairn at a glance
- Pitcairn is about 21 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $36,419, 53% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,300 (77% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Pitcairn, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pitcairn, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,419
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
39.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (774), Irish Americans (571), Italian Americans (376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Pitcairn.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 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
PPP loans
$3.2M
74 loans, 594 jobs reported
How people get to work
Pitcairn, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled22.4%
- Public transit5.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pitcairn, 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
86° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Pitcairn
1 in or overlapping Pitcairn. Population shown
Cities near Pitcairn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroevilleMunicipality | 1.2 mi | 19.7 |
| WallBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmerdingBorough | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| TraffordBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 2.5 mi | 1 |
| East McKeesportBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Level GreenCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.8 |
| ChalfantBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ChurchillBorough | 3.9 mi | 2.2 |
| North BraddockBorough | 4 mi | 1.5 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 4.3 mi | 1.6 |
| DuquesneCity | 4.7 mi | 1.8 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BraddockBorough | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pitcairn, PA in?
- Pitcairn is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Pitcairn, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Pitcairn include 15140.
- What is the population of Pitcairn, PA?
- About 3,032 people live in Pitcairn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pitcairn?
- Nearby places include Monroeville (1.2 mi), Wall (1.5 mi), Wilmerding (2 mi), Trafford (2.1 mi), Turtle Creek (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023