Lawson Heights
Census-designated place in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Lawson Heights is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 2,090 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,132 ft (345 m) above sea level. The nearest town is St. Vincent College, 1.0 miles W.
- 2,090residents (2020 Census)
- 1,132 ftelevation · 345 m
- 1.5 sq miland area · 4.0 km²
- 1,366 / sq mipopulation density
- 15650main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Unity Township, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,339 at the 2000 census. Lawson Height's most notable residents are author and local community activist, James "Jim" Ramsey, along with his wife, skilled RN Katheryn "Kay" Ramsey.
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Living in Lawson Heights
- Median household income
- $64,929
- Median home value
- $175,200
- Median rent
- $909/mo
- Median age
- 53.3
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Lawson Heights had 2,090 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,090 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,366 per sq mi (528 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lawson Heights at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 2,090 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.53 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,132 ft (345 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.2938° N, 79.3873° W |
| ZIP codes | 15650, 15696 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4242032 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lawson Heights
- St. Vincent College1.0 mi W
- Latrobe1.3 mi N
- Youngstown1.5 mi SE
- Hostetter2.1 mi S
- Loyalhanna2.2 mi NE
- Unity2.2 mi SW
- Bradenville3.2 mi NE
- Derry5.3 mi NE
- Crabtree6.5 mi NW
- Millwood6.6 mi NE
- New Alexandria7.1 mi N
- Calumet7.5 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lawson Heights
What county is Lawson Heights in?
Lawson Heights is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Lawson Heights, PA?
2,090 people lived in Lawson Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lawson Heights, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15650. Other ZIP codes: 15696.
What is the elevation of Lawson Heights?
1,132 feet (345 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lawson Heights?
St. Vincent College (1.0 mi), Latrobe (1.3 mi), Youngstown (1.5 mi), Hostetter (2.1 mi), Loyalhanna (2.2 mi).
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