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Tarentum, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,249
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
3,454
ZIP codes
0
Tarentum and its ZIP codes
Tarentum at a glance
- Tarentum is about 12 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 334th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $45,167, 42% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $84,300 (67% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $803 a month.
Local data for Tarentum, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tarentum, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,167
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$84,300
Median rent
$803/mo
Homeownership
71.9%
Bachelor's or higher
26.7%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (1,082), German Americans (1,007), Irish Americans (664).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Tarentum.
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
$26.45B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Tarentum, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled1.8%
- Public transit3.7%
- Walked7.7%
- Bicycle1.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tarentum, 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° / 21°F
42.2 inches of rain a year
Cities near Tarentum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrackenridgeBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| ArnoldCity | 1.7 mi | 0.7 |
| NatronaCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.4 |
| New KensingtonCity | 2 mi | 3.9 |
| Natrona HeightsCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Lower BurrellCity | 3 mi | 11.3 |
| HarwickCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| SpringdaleBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RusselltonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.4 |
| CheswickBorough | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| CurtisvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1.4 |
| BairdfordCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.6 |
| FreeportBorough | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| DorseyvilleCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| OakmontBorough | 7 mi | 1.6 |
| PlumBorough | 7.3 mi | 28.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tarentum, PA in?
- Tarentum is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Tarentum, PA?
- About 4,249 people live in Tarentum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tarentum?
- Nearby places include Brackenridge (0.9 mi), Arnold (1.7 mi), Natrona (2 mi), New Kensington (2 mi), Natrona Heights (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023