Wilkinsburg
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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.
- 14,349residents (2020 Census)
- 938 ftelevation · 286 m
- 2.3 sq miland area · 5.8 km²
- 6,369 / sq mipopulation density
- 15221main ZIP code (3 in total)
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 had 14,349 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 14,349 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,369 per sq mi (2,459 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wilkinsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 14,349 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4442° N, 79.8733° W |
| ZIP codes | 15221, 15208, 15218 |
| Official website | wilkinsburgpa.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4285188 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wilkinsburg
- Edgewood1.1 mi SW
- Forest Hills1.7 mi SE
- Churchill1.7 mi E
- Swissvale1.8 mi S
- Braddock Hills2.1 mi S
- Rankin2.2 mi S
- Wilkins2.9 mi SE
- Braddock2.9 mi S
- Chalfant3.0 mi SE
- Whitaker3.1 mi S
- North Braddock3.1 mi S
- Homestead3.2 mi SW
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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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