Pitcairn
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Pitcairn is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 3,101 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 787 ft (240 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wall, 1.2 miles SW.
- 3,101residents (2020 Census)
- 787 ftelevation · 240 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 6,136 / sq mipopulation density
- 15140ZIP code
About Pitcairn
Pitcairn is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, located 12 miles (19 km) east of Pittsburgh's central business district, named for Robert Pitcairn, an official of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
Early in the 20th century, Pitcairn was the site of large railroad yards and shops that employed nearly ten thousand men. The population increased from 2,601 in 1900 to 6,310 in 1940, but has since declined. The population was 3,101 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Pitcairn
- Median household income
- $36,419
- Median home value
- $59,300
- Median rent
- $772/mo
- Median age
- 41.2
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Pitcairn had 3,101 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,101 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,136 per sq mi (2,369 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Pitcairn at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,101 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.51 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 787 ft (240 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4078° N, 79.7764° W |
| ZIP code | 15140 |
| Official website | pitcairnborough.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4260712 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Pitcairn
- Wall1.2 mi SW
- Monroeville1.5 mi NE
- Trafford1.9 mi SE
- Wilmerding2.0 mi SW
- East McKeesport2.3 mi SW
- Turtle Creek2.4 mi W
- West Wilmerding2.5 mi W
- Wilkins2.8 mi NW
- North Versailles2.8 mi SW
- Level Green3.1 mi E
- Chalfant3.3 mi W
- East Pittsburgh3.3 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Pitcairn
What county is Pitcairn in?
Pitcairn is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Pitcairn, PA?
3,101 people lived in Pitcairn at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Pitcairn, PA?
The ZIP code of Pitcairn is 15140.
What is the elevation of Pitcairn?
787 feet (240 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Pitcairn?
Wall (1.2 mi), Monroeville (1.5 mi), Trafford (1.9 mi), Wilmerding (2.0 mi), East McKeesport (2.3 mi).
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