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Vandergrift, PA
Borough in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
Population
5,011
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
3,683
ZIP codes
0
Vandergrift and its ZIP codes
Vandergrift at a glance
- Vandergrift is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 273rd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $50,901, 35% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,900 (63% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $794 a month.
Local data for Vandergrift, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandergrift, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,901
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$794/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,143), Italian Americans (704), Irish Americans (430).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Westmoreland County. PPP loans are for Vandergrift.
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
Vandergrift, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.1%
- Carpooled12.6%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked3.9%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home19.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandergrift, 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
83° / 20°F
45.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Vandergrift
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| East VandergriftBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| OklahomaBorough | 1 mi | 0.6 |
| North ApolloBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.5 |
| ApolloBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.3 |
| North VandergriftCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.4 |
| KiskimereCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Orchard HillsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.9 |
| Hyde ParkBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| LeechburgBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| West LeechburgBorough | 3.2 mi | 1 |
| Spring ChurchCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 1.9 |
| Lower BurrellCity | 6.9 mi | 11.3 |
| SchenleyCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| NatronaCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.4 |
| ClintonCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandergrift, PA in?
- Vandergrift is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Vandergrift, PA?
- About 5,011 people live in Vandergrift, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandergrift?
- Nearby places include Pleasant View (0.8 mi), East Vandergrift (0.9 mi), Oklahoma (1 mi), North Apollo (1.2 mi), Apollo (1.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023