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Whitehall, PA
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15227, 15236.
Population
14,811
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,454
ZIP codes
2
Whitehall and its ZIP codes
Whitehall at a glance
- Whitehall is about 15 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $89,404, 15% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,200 (7% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $915 a month.
Local data for Whitehall, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Whitehall, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$89,404
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$236,200
Median rent
$915/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
43.1%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,803), Irish Americans (2,910), Italian Americans (2,374).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Whitehall.
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
How people get to work
Whitehall, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.6%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit4.3%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home16.5%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Whitehall, 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° / 22°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Whitehall
2 in or overlapping Whitehall. Population shown
Cities near Whitehall
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BrentwoodBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Castle ShannonBorough | 1.4 mi | 1.6 |
| BaldwinBorough | 2.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Pleasant HillsBorough | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| DormontBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Bethel ParkMunicipality | 3.4 mi | 11.7 |
| Mount OliverBorough | 3.5 mi | 0.3 |
| West HomesteadBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.9 |
| PittsburghCity | 4.9 mi | 55.4 |
| Green TreeBorough | 4.9 mi | 2.1 |
| West MifflinBorough | 5 mi | 14.2 |
| HomesteadBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| HeidelbergBorough | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DravosburgBorough | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| MunhallBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.3 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Whitehall, PA in?
- Whitehall is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Whitehall, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Whitehall include 15227, 15236.
- What is the population of Whitehall, PA?
- About 14,811 people live in Whitehall, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Whitehall?
- Nearby places include Brentwood (1.4 mi), Castle Shannon (1.4 mi), Baldwin (2.3 mi), Pleasant Hills (2.7 mi), Dormont (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023