Forward
Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Forward is a township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 3,070 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Elrama, 1.6 miles NW.
- 3,070residents (2020 Census)
- 18.9 sq miland area · 49.0 km²
- 162 / sq mipopulation density
- 15038main ZIP code (5 in total)
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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Living in Forward
- Median household income
- $67,171
- Median home value
- $166,000
- Median rent
- $1,120/mo
- Median age
- 51.9
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Forward had 3,070 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,070 |
|---|---|
| Density | 162 per sq mi (63 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Forward at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Township |
| Population | 3,070 (2020) |
| Land area | 18.93 sq mi (49.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.95 sq mi (2.46 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.2320° N, 79.9068° W |
| ZIP codes | 15038, 15020, 15037, 15063, 15088 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4200326896 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Forward
- Elrama1.6 mi NW
- Bunola2.5 mi W
- West Elizabeth2.7 mi N
- Elizabeth2.9 mi N
- Monongahela2.9 mi S
- New Eagle3.0 mi SW
- Blaine Hill3.4 mi NE
- Wickerham Manor-Fisher3.8 mi S
- Carroll3.9 mi S
- Baidland3.9 mi SW
- Webster4.0 mi SE
- Union4.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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