Donora
Borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania
Donora is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, with 4,569 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 814 ft (248 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Webster, 1.1 miles NE.
- 4,569residents (2020 Census)
- 814 ftelevation · 248 m
- 1.9 sq miland area · 4.9 km²
- 2,405 / sq mipopulation density
- 15033main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Donora
Donora is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States, approximately 20 miles (32 km) south of Pittsburgh along the Monongahela River. The population was 4,558 as of the 2020 census.
Donora was incorporated in 1901. It takes its name from a portmanteau of tin plate and steel magnate William Donner and Nora Mellon (1878–1973), wife of banker Andrew W. Mellon. The borough's nickname is "The Home of Champions", mainly because of the large number of famous athletes who have called Donora their home, including Baseball Hall of Fame outfielders Stan Musial and Ken Griffey Jr.
During the 1948 Donora smog, air pollution killed 20 people and caused respiratory problems for 6,000 of the 14,000 residents. Agriculture, coal-mining, steel-making, wire-making, and other industries were important to Donora early in its history; its Rust Belt location has lost most of its industrial capacity. It is in the "Mon Valley", 5 miles (8.0 km) downriver from Charleroi and 25 miles (40 km) upstream of Braddock.
In 1911 Donora was the 3rd wealthiest borough in the United States.
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Living in Donora
- Median household income
- $39,544
- Median home value
- $62,300
- Median rent
- $916/mo
- Median age
- 48.4
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Donora had 4,569 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,569 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,405 per sq mi (929 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Donora at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 4,569 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.90 sq mi (4.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 814 ft (248 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1795° N, 79.8624° W |
| ZIP codes | 15033, 15087 |
| Official website | donoraboro.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4219536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Donora
- Webster1.1 mi NE
- Fellsburg1.9 mi E
- Monessen2.2 mi SW
- Wickerham Manor-Fisher2.4 mi W
- North Charleroi3.1 mi SW
- Rostraver3.2 mi E
- Monongahela3.3 mi W
- North Belle Vernon3.3 mi S
- Lynnwood-Pricedale3.5 mi S
- Charleroi3.5 mi SW
- Carroll3.5 mi W
- Belle Vernon3.9 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Donora
What county is Donora in?
Donora is in Washington County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Donora, PA?
4,569 people lived in Donora at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Donora, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15033. Other ZIP codes: 15087.
What is the elevation of Donora?
814 feet (248 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Donora?
Webster (1.1 mi), Fellsburg (1.9 mi), Monessen (2.2 mi), Wickerham Manor-Fisher (2.4 mi), North Charleroi (3.1 mi).
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