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Swissvale, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15218.
Population
8,418
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
6,977
ZIP codes
1
Swissvale and its ZIP codes
Swissvale at a glance
- Swissvale is about 24 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 127th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $60,341 a year, 23% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,000 (42% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,136 a month.
Local data for Swissvale, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Swissvale, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,341
Poverty rate
17.0%
Median home value
$147,000
Median rent
$1,136/mo
Homeownership
48.9%
Bachelor's or higher
41.4%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,508), German Americans (1,267), Italian Americans (924).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Swissvale.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 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
$20.1M
400 loans, 2,805 jobs reported
How people get to work
Swissvale, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone48.3%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit8.9%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home25.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Swissvale, 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
84° / 22°F
40.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Swissvale
1 in or overlapping Swissvale. Population shown
Cities near Swissvale
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EdgewoodBorough | 0.6 mi | 0.6 |
| RankinBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| WhitakerBorough | 1.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 1.6 mi | 1.6 |
| HomesteadBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.6 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 1.7 mi | 2.3 |
| BraddockBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MunhallBorough | 1.9 mi | 2.3 |
| North BraddockBorough | 2.4 mi | 1.5 |
| ChurchillBorough | 2.5 mi | 2.2 |
| ChalfantBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.9 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swissvale, PA in?
- Swissvale is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Swissvale, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Swissvale include 15218.
- What is the population of Swissvale, PA?
- About 8,418 people live in Swissvale, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swissvale?
- Nearby places include Edgewood (0.6 mi), Rankin (0.8 mi), Braddock Hills (1 mi), Whitaker (1.4 mi), Forest Hills (1.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023