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Trafford, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15085.
Population
3,216
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
2,224
ZIP codes
1
Trafford and its ZIP codes
Trafford at a glance
- Trafford is about 7.6 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $65,839 a year, 16% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $147,300 (42% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
Local data for Trafford, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trafford, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,839
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$147,300
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
75.2%
Bachelor's or higher
28.8%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,117), Irish Americans (893), Italian Americans (387).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Trafford.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,651
128,972 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,110
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,690 per person
How people get to work
Trafford, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trafford, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,705
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
752
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Trafford
1 in or overlapping Trafford. Population shown
Cities near Trafford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WallBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.4 |
| PitcairnBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Level GreenCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.8 |
| East McKeesportBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmerdingBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| MonroevilleMunicipality | 2.8 mi | 19.7 |
| West WilmerdingCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.5 |
| White OakBorough | 3.6 mi | 6.6 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 3.6 mi | 1 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.4 |
| North IrwinBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ChalfantBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.2 |
| DuquesneCity | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
| North BraddockBorough | 4.8 mi | 1.5 |
| McKeesportCity | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| IrwinBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Trafford, PA in?
- Trafford is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Trafford, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Trafford include 15085.
- What is the population of Trafford, PA?
- About 3,216 people live in Trafford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Trafford?
- Nearby places include Wall (1.2 mi), Pitcairn (2.1 mi), Level Green (2.2 mi), East McKeesport (2.5 mi), Wilmerding (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023