Forest Hills
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Forest Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 6,429 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Braddock Hills, 0.8 miles SW.
- 6,429residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.1 km²
- 4,109 / sq mipopulation density
- 15221main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Forest Hills
Forest Hills is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 6,429 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough was named after Forest Hills, Queens.
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Living in Forest Hills
- Median household income
- $89,688
- Median home value
- $200,700
- Median rent
- $1,068/mo
- Median age
- 43.8
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Forest Hills had 6,429 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,429 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,109 per sq mi (1,587 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forest Hills at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 6,429 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.56 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4251° N, 79.8545° W |
| ZIP codes | 15221, 15104 |
| Official website | foresthillspa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4226592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forest Hills
- Braddock Hills0.8 mi SW
- Churchill1.2 mi NE
- Chalfant1.3 mi SE
- Edgewood1.6 mi W
- North Braddock1.6 mi S
- Wilkinsburg1.7 mi NW
- Wilkins1.7 mi E
- Swissvale1.7 mi W
- Rankin1.7 mi SW
- Braddock1.8 mi SW
- Turtle Creek2.1 mi SE
- East Pittsburgh2.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Forest Hills
What county is Forest Hills in?
Forest Hills is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Forest Hills, PA?
6,429 people lived in Forest Hills at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Forest Hills, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15221. Other ZIP codes: 15104.
What is the elevation of Forest Hills?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Forest Hills?
Braddock Hills (0.8 mi), Churchill (1.2 mi), Chalfant (1.3 mi), Edgewood (1.6 mi), North Braddock (1.6 mi).
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