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Smithfield, PA
Borough in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,050
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,467
ZIP codes
0
Smithfield and its ZIP codes
Smithfield at a glance
- Smithfield is about 5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $62,031 a year, 20% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 (32% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $950 a month.
Local data for Smithfield, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smithfield, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,031
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$173,200
Median rent
$950/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
23.2%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
31.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Irish Americans (122), Italian Americans (62).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Smithfield.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,190
37,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,939
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$944M
FY 2026, $7,330 per person
How people get to work
Smithfield, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.4%
- Carpooled14.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smithfield, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
909
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
208
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
42.1 inches of rain a year
Cities near Smithfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FairchanceBorough | 3.4 mi | 1.2 |
| GreensboroBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| MasontownBorough | 6.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Point MarionBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Leith-HatfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.8 |
| EdenbornCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| MapletownCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| South UniontownCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| HopwoodCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.9 |
| RoncoCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 0.5 |
| UniontownCity | 8 mi | 2.1 |
| NemacolinCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| New SalemCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| East UniontownCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2 |
| OliverCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 2.2 |
| BuffingtonCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smithfield, PA in?
- Smithfield is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Smithfield, PA?
- About 1,050 people live in Smithfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smithfield?
- Nearby places include Fairchance (3.4 mi), Greensboro (5.6 mi), Masontown (6.1 mi), Point Marion (6.7 mi), Leith-Hatfield (6.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023