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West View, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15229.
Population
6,533
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,468
ZIP codes
1
West View and its ZIP codes
West View at a glance
- West View is about 22 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 191st most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $84,063 a year, 8% more than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $227,100 (11% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,080 a month.
Local data for West View, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West View, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$84,063
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$227,100
Median rent
$1,080/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.3%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,764), Irish Americans (1,595), Italian Americans (864).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for West View.
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
$18M
279 loans, 1,968 jobs reported
How people get to work
West View, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled5.2%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West View, 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
85° / 21°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in West View
1 in or overlapping West View. Population shown
Cities near West View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BellevueBorough | 2 mi | 1 |
| Ben Avon HeightsBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| AvalonBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Ben AvonBorough | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| EmsworthBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| GlenshawCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| McKees RocksBorough | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| MillvaleBorough | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Allison ParkCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 13.9 |
| EtnaBorough | 5 mi | 0.7 |
| Franklin ParkBorough | 5 mi | 13.5 |
| GlenfieldBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Sewickley HillsBorough | 5.3 mi | 2.5 |
| IngramBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| SharpsburgBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.5 |
| CraftonBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West View, PA in?
- West View is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in West View, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West View include 15229.
- What is the population of West View, PA?
- About 6,533 people live in West View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West View?
- Nearby places include Bellevue (2 mi), Ben Avon Heights (2.1 mi), Avalon (2.2 mi), Ben Avon (2.7 mi), Emsworth (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023