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Plum, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15068, 15139, 15147, 15239.
Population
26,723
Land area
28.6sq mi
People per sq mi
935
ZIP codes
4
Plum and its ZIP codes
Plum at a glance
- Plum is about 3.2 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 23rd most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $98,705 a year, 27% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,600 (11% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,177 a month.
Local data for Plum, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plum, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$98,705
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,177/mo
Homeownership
80.7%
Bachelor's or higher
45.0%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
31.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,341), Italian Americans (5,776), Irish Americans (4,819).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Plum.
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
$45.3M
487 loans, 5,088 jobs reported
How people get to work
Plum, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled4.5%
- Public transit1.7%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home23.7%
Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plum, 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
83° / 19°F
44.5 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Plum
4 in or overlapping Plum. Population shown
Cities near Plum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpringdaleBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.9 |
| CheswickBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OakmontBorough | 5 mi | 1.6 |
| VeronaBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| MonroevilleMunicipality | 5.1 mi | 19.7 |
| MurrysvilleMunicipality | 5.2 mi | 36.8 |
| HarwickCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| New KensingtonCity | 5.4 mi | 3.9 |
| ArnoldCity | 5.8 mi | 0.7 |
| BlawnoxBorough | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| PitcairnBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Lower BurrellCity | 6.1 mi | 11.3 |
| ChurchillBorough | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| TarentumBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| Level GreenCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 7.4 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plum, PA in?
- Plum is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Plum, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Plum include 15068, 15139, 15147, 15239.
- What is the population of Plum, PA?
- About 26,723 people live in Plum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plum?
- Nearby places include Springdale (3.6 mi), Cheswick (4.3 mi), Oakmont (5 mi), Verona (5.1 mi), Monroeville (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023