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Whitaker, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,140
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,847
ZIP codes
0
Whitaker and its ZIP codes
Whitaker at a glance
- Whitaker is about 13 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,194, 19% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,500 (61% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $1,075 a month.
Local data for Whitaker, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitaker, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,194
Poverty rate
25.9%
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$1,075/mo
Homeownership
57.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (178), Italian Americans (144), Irish Americans (129).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Whitaker.
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
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Whitaker, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home11.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitaker, 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
Cities near Whitaker
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RankinBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BraddockBorough | 0.8 mi | 0.6 |
| MunhallBorough | 1 mi | 2.3 |
| SwissvaleBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.2 |
| HomesteadBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Braddock HillsBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.9 |
| North BraddockBorough | 1.7 mi | 1.5 |
| EdgewoodBorough | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| Forest HillsBorough | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.9 |
| ChalfantBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| East PittsburghBorough | 2.5 mi | 0.4 |
| DuquesneCity | 2.7 mi | 1.8 |
| West MifflinBorough | 2.9 mi | 14.2 |
| WilkinsburgBorough | 3.1 mi | 2.3 |
| Turtle CreekBorough | 3.2 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitaker, PA in?
- Whitaker is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Whitaker, PA?
- About 1,140 people live in Whitaker, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitaker?
- Nearby places include Rankin (0.7 mi), Braddock (0.8 mi), Munhall (1 mi), Swissvale (1.4 mi), Homestead (1.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023