Grindstone
Census-designated place in Fayette County, Pennsylvania

Grindstone is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, with 489 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 833 ft (254 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rowes Run, 0.9 miles S.
- 489residents (2020 Census)
- 833 ftelevation · 254 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 372 / sq mipopulation density
- 15442ZIP code
About Grindstone
Grindstone is an unincorporated community and census-designated place that is located in Jefferson and Redstone townships, in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States. The community was part of the Grindstone-Rowes Run CDP before it was split into two separate CDPs for the 2010 census. In 2010, the population was 498.
The ZIP code for this community is 15442.
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Grindstone had 489 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 489 |
|---|---|
| Density | 372 per sq mi (144 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Grindstone at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fayette County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 489 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.31 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.0219° N, 79.8231° W |
| ZIP code | 15442 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4231592 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Grindstone
- Rowes Run0.9 mi S
- Jefferson2.3 mi N
- Smock2.9 mi SE
- Redstone3.4 mi SW
- Brownsville3.5 mi W
- West Brownsville3.7 mi W
- Allison3.7 mi SW
- Star Junction4.1 mi NE
- Roscoe4.4 mi NW
- Stockdale4.5 mi N
- Franklin4.6 mi E
- Hiller4.7 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Grindstone
What county is Grindstone in?
Grindstone is in Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Grindstone, PA?
489 people lived in Grindstone at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Grindstone, PA?
The ZIP code of Grindstone is 15442.
What is the elevation of Grindstone?
833 feet (254 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Grindstone?
Rowes Run (0.9 mi), Jefferson (2.3 mi), Smock (2.9 mi), Redstone (3.4 mi), Brownsville (3.5 mi).
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