Forward

Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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Forward is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 3,070 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Elrama, 1.6 miles NW.

About Forward

Forward Township is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 3,068 at the 2020 census. The township is named after Walter Forward, U.S. Secretary of the Treasury from 1841 to 1843.

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Median household income
$67,171
Median home value
$166,000
Median rent
$1,120/mo
Median age
51.9
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Forward, PA population

Forward had 3,070 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,070
Density162 per sq mi (63 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Forward at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyAllegheny County
TypeTownship
Population3,070 (2020)
Land area18.93 sq mi (49.0 km²)
Water area0.95 sq mi (2.46 km²)
Coordinates40.2320° N, 79.9068° W
ZIP codes15038, 15020, 15037, 15063, 15088
Census code (GEOID)4200326896

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Forward

What county is Forward in?

Forward is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Forward, PA?

3,070 people lived in Forward at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Forward, PA?

The main ZIP code is 15038. Other ZIP codes: 15020, 15037, 15063, 15088.

What towns are near Forward?

Elrama (1.6 mi), Bunola (2.5 mi), West Elizabeth (2.7 mi), Elizabeth (2.9 mi), Monongahela (2.9 mi).

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