Wilkinsburg

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 14,349 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 938 ft (286 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Edgewood, 1.1 miles SW.

About Wilkinsburg

Wilkinsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The borough has a population of 14,349 as of the 2020 census. Wilkinsburg is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. The borough was named for John Wilkins Jr., a United States Army officer who served as Quartermaster General of the United States Army from 1796 to 1802.

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Living in Wilkinsburg

Median household income
$46,416
Median home value
$155,500
Median rent
$1,025/mo
Median age
40
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Wilkinsburg, PA population

Wilkinsburg had 14,349 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census14,349
Density6,369 per sq mi (2,459 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wilkinsburg at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyAllegheny County
TypeBorough
Population14,349 (2020)
Land area2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Coordinates40.4442° N, 79.8733° W
ZIP codes15221, 15208, 15218
Official websitewilkinsburgpa.gov
Census code (GEOID)4285188

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wilkinsburg

What county is Wilkinsburg in?

Wilkinsburg is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.

What is the population of Wilkinsburg, PA?

14,349 people lived in Wilkinsburg at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wilkinsburg, PA?

The main ZIP code is 15221. Other ZIP codes: 15208, 15218.

What is the elevation of Wilkinsburg?

938 feet (286 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wilkinsburg?

Edgewood (1.1 mi), Forest Hills (1.7 mi), Churchill (1.7 mi), Swissvale (1.8 mi), Braddock Hills (2.1 mi).

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