Rankin
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Rankin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 1,896 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Swissvale, 0.5 miles N.
- 1,896residents (2020 Census)
- 0.4 sq miland area · 1.1 km²
- 4,377 / sq mipopulation density
- 15218main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Rankin
Rankin is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 8 miles (13 km) south of Pittsburgh on the Monongahela River. The borough was named after Thomas Rankin, a local landowner. Early in the 20th century, Rankin specialized in manufacturing steel and wire goods. The population increased from 3,775 in 1900 to 7,470 in 1940 and has since declined to 1,896 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Rankin
- Median household income
- $48,145
- Median home value
- $95,000
- Median rent
- $599/mo
- Median age
- 35.4
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Rankin had 1,896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 4,377 per sq mi (1,690 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rankin at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 1,896 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.43 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Coordinates | 40.4126° N, 79.8831° W |
| ZIP codes | 15218, 15104 |
| Official website | rankinborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4263408 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rankin
- Swissvale0.5 mi N
- Whitaker0.8 mi S
- Braddock1.1 mi SE
- Braddock Hills1.2 mi E
- Edgewood1.3 mi N
- Homestead1.5 mi W
- Munhall1.6 mi SW
- North Braddock1.7 mi SE
- Forest Hills1.7 mi NE
- West Homestead2.0 mi SW
- Wilkinsburg2.2 mi N
- Chalfant2.3 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rankin
What county is Rankin in?
Rankin is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Rankin, PA?
1,896 people lived in Rankin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rankin, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15218. Other ZIP codes: 15104.
What towns are near Rankin?
Swissvale (0.5 mi), Whitaker (0.8 mi), Braddock (1.1 mi), Braddock Hills (1.2 mi), Edgewood (1.3 mi).
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