Plum
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 27,144 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Springdale, 3.2 miles NW.
- 27,144residents (2020 Census)
- 28.6 sq miland area · 74.0 km²
- 950 / sq mipopulation density
- 15239main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Plum
Plum is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 27,144 at the 2020 census. A suburb of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area, it is located northeast of the city in what is commonly referred to as the East Hills suburbs.
Plum is often referred to as "Plum Boro" or more correctly "Plum Borough" by locals to distinguish it from its previous status as a township. It was founded as Plum Township in 1788 and was reorganized as a borough in 1956. The borough took its name from nearby Plum Creek.
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Living in Plum
- Median household income
- $98,705
- Median home value
- $227,600
- Median rent
- $1,177/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Plum had 27,144 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 27,144 |
|---|---|
| Density | 950 per sq mi (367 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Plum at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 27,144 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.57 sq mi (74.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.37 sq mi (0.96 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.5019° N, 79.7482° W |
| ZIP codes | 15239, 15144 |
| Official website | plumboro.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4261536 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Plum
- Springdale3.2 mi NW
- Cheswick4.0 mi NW
- Penn Hills4.6 mi W
- Harwick4.8 mi NW
- Oakmont4.8 mi W
- New Kensington4.9 mi N
- Verona4.9 mi W
- Upper Burrell5.0 mi NE
- Monroeville5.3 mi S
- Arnold5.4 mi N
- Lower Burrell5.8 mi N
- Blawnox5.9 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Plum
What county is Plum in?
Plum is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Plum, PA?
27,144 people lived in Plum at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Plum, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15239. Other ZIP codes: 15144.
What towns are near Plum?
Springdale (3.2 mi), Cheswick (4.0 mi), Penn Hills (4.6 mi), Harwick (4.8 mi), Oakmont (4.8 mi).
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