New Kensington
City in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
New Kensington is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, with 12,170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,109 ft (338 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Arnold, 0.8 miles NW.
- 12,170residents (2020 Census)
- 1,109 ftelevation · 338 m
- 3.9 sq miland area · 10.2 km²
- 3,082 / sq mipopulation density
- 15068ZIP code
About New Kensington
New Kensington (known locally as New Ken) is a city in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 12,170 at the 2020 census. It is situated along the Allegheny River 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Pittsburgh and is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
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Living in New Kensington
- Median household income
- $49,063
- Median home value
- $142,000
- Median rent
- $751/mo
- Median age
- 48.6
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New Kensington had 12,170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,082 per sq mi (1,190 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
New Kensington at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Westmoreland County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 12,170 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.95 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.31 sq mi (0.81 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.5724° N, 79.7531° W |
| ZIP code | 15068 |
| Official website | newkensingtononline.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4253736 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near New Kensington
- Arnold0.8 mi NW
- Lower Burrell2.0 mi NE
- East Deer2.1 mi NW
- Tarentum2.4 mi N
- Brackenridge2.5 mi N
- Springdale2.6 mi SW
- Harwick3.0 mi SW
- Natrona3.2 mi NE
- Cheswick3.2 mi SW
- Frazer3.3 mi NW
- Natrona Heights3.8 mi N
- Upper Burrell4.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about New Kensington
What county is New Kensington in?
New Kensington is in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of New Kensington, PA?
12,170 people lived in New Kensington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of New Kensington, PA?
The ZIP code of New Kensington is 15068.
What is the elevation of New Kensington?
1,109 feet (338 m) above sea level.
What towns are near New Kensington?
Arnold (0.8 mi), Lower Burrell (2.0 mi), East Deer (2.1 mi), Tarentum (2.4 mi), Brackenridge (2.5 mi).
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