Swissvale
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
Swissvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 8,624 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,033 ft (315 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Rankin, 0.5 miles S.
- 8,624residents (2020 Census)
- 1,033 ftelevation · 315 m
- 1.2 sq miland area · 3.1 km²
- 7,148 / sq mipopulation density
- 15218main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Swissvale
Swissvale is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 9 miles (14 km) east of downtown Pittsburgh. Named for a farmstead owned by James Swisshelm, during the industrial age it was the site of the Union Switch and Signal Company of George Westinghouse. The population was 8,624 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Swissvale
- Median household income
- $60,341
- Median home value
- $147,000
- Median rent
- $1,136/mo
- Median age
- 38.1
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Swissvale had 8,624 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,624 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,148 per sq mi (2,760 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Swissvale at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 8,624 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.21 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.14 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,033 ft (315 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4203° N, 79.8860° W |
| ZIP codes | 15218, 15221 |
| Official website | swissvaleborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4275816 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Swissvale
- Rankin0.5 mi S
- Edgewood0.8 mi N
- Braddock Hills1.4 mi E
- Whitaker1.4 mi S
- Homestead1.5 mi SW
- Braddock1.6 mi SE
- Forest Hills1.7 mi E
- Wilkinsburg1.8 mi N
- Munhall2.0 mi SW
- North Braddock2.1 mi SE
- West Homestead2.2 mi SW
- Chalfant2.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Swissvale
What county is Swissvale in?
Swissvale is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Swissvale, PA?
8,624 people lived in Swissvale at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Swissvale, PA?
The main ZIP code is 15218. Other ZIP codes: 15221.
What is the elevation of Swissvale?
1,033 feet (315 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Swissvale?
Rankin (0.5 mi), Edgewood (0.8 mi), Braddock Hills (1.4 mi), Whitaker (1.4 mi), Homestead (1.5 mi).
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