Ben Avon Heights, Pennsylvania
Ben Avon Heights: Borough of Pennsylvania
About
Ben Avon Heights is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 371 and a population density of 826 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 361 inhabitants.
The city was created 112 years ago in 1913.
Quick Facts about Ben Avon Heights
| Population : | 361 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15202 |
| Area : | 0.45 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,724 feet / 1135 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1913 (112 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 15:30:31 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 804 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.77% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ben Avon Heights is located at 40°30'49"N 80°4'23"W (40.5136800, -80.0731100).
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Official website of Ben Avon Heights
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ben Avon Heights decreased by 2.77% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 371 | - | census |
| 2011 | 373 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 373 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 373 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 372 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 375 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 369 | -1.63% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 367 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 365 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 363 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 361 | -0.55% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 10,676 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 10,857 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -1.7% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 11,092 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 10,846 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.8% |
| White only, percent : | 95.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 91.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 594 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 65.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $87,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $855 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $346 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $671 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,549 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,260 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 107,191 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 928,430 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 248,267 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $22,894 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,318 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,644 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.3% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 980 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 506 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 279 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 34 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 837 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 782 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,480.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 7.32 |
Schools in Ben Avon Heights
College & universities near Ben Avon Heights, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 215008 | Pennsylvania Gunsmith School | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15202-2637 |
| 214476 | Ohio Valley Hospital School of Nursing | McKees Rocks (PA) | 15136 |
| 450605 | Empire Beauty School-North Hills | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15237 |
| 444103 | Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15214-2229 |
| 211149 | Bidwell Training Center Inc | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15233 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ben Avon Heights, PA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| PGH | Union Station | 1100 Liberty Avenue | RAIL |
| GNB | Greensburg | Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. | RAIL |
| LAB | Latrobe station | 329 McKinley Ave | RAIL |
| COV | Connellsville station | North Water Street and West Peach Street | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ben Avon Heights
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bellevu Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15202 |
| West View Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15229 |
| Mc Kees Rock Post Office | Mc Kees Rocks (PA) | 15136 |
| Mc Knigh Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15237 |
| Ingomar Post Office | Ingomar (PA) | 15127 |
Other cities in Allegheny County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Allegheny County , PA. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 299,226 | The second most populous city in Pennsylvania and the center of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. |
| Penn Hills | 40,517 | A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
| Municipality of Bethel Park | 32,345 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Bethel Park | 32,118 | Home rule municipality of Pennsylvania |
| Mount Lebanon | 31,418 | Municipality in Pennsylvania |
| Monroeville | 28,176 | City in Alabama, United States |
| Plum | 26,993 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Moon | 25,204 | Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania |
| Unity | 21,600 | Township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Upper Saint Clair | 19,896 | Home rule municipality in Allegheny County |
| West Mifflin | 19,588 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| McKeesport | 18,927 | City in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Wilkinsburg | 15,186 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Franklin Park | 14,883 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
| Cecil | 13,220 | Township in Washington County, Pennsylvania |
| Elizabeth | 11,494 | Borough in Pennsylvania, United States |
