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Speers, PA
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,105
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,162
ZIP codes
0
Speers and its ZIP codes
Speers at a glance
- Speers is about 4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,813 a year, 7% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,400 (38% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,077 a month.
Local data for Speers, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Speers, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,813
Poverty rate
11.6%
Median home value
$158,400
Median rent
$1,077/mo
Homeownership
93.0%
Bachelor's or higher
39.4%
Median age
51.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (326), German Americans (240), Irish Americans (221).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Speers.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,598
89,399 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,764
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $7,957 per person
How people get to work
Speers, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Speers, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,069
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
468
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Speers
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belle VernonBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.3 |
| TwilightBorough | 0.9 mi | 1.6 |
| North Belle VernonBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.4 |
| DunlevyBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.5 |
| CharleroiBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Lynnwood-PricedaleCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Long BranchBorough | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| MonessenCity | 1.8 mi | 2.9 |
| NaomiCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| AllenportBorough | 2.3 mi | 2.1 |
| FairhopeCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.8 |
| North CharleroiBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Fayette CityBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ElcoBorough | 2.9 mi | 0.3 |
| Arnold CityCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 0.5 |
| RoscoeBorough | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Speers, PA in?
- Speers is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Speers, PA?
- About 1,105 people live in Speers, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Speers?
- Nearby places include Belle Vernon (0.8 mi), Twilight (0.9 mi), North Belle Vernon (1.1 mi), Dunlevy (1.4 mi), Charleroi (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023