Penn Hills, Pennsylvania
Penn Hills: A borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. It is located in the southeastern part of the county, in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. Penn Hills is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Penn Hills Historical Society and the Penn Hills Community Center.
About
Penn Hills is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 42,329 and a population density of 2,193 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 40,517 inhabitants.
The city was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Penn Hills
| Population : | 40,517 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Pennsylvania (United States) |
| County : | Allegheny County |
| Postal code : | 15147, 15235 |
| Area : | 19.3 km2 |
| Altitude : | 942 feet / 287 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1850 (175 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 22:49:18 (18th June 2025) |
| Density : | 2,099 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.47% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Penn Hills is located at 40°30'4"N 79°50'21"W (40.5011800, -79.8392200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Penn Hills
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Penn Hills decreased by 4.47% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 42,329 | - | census |
| 2011 | 42,414 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 42,398 | -0.04% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 42,356 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 42,193 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 41,877 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 41,573 | -0.73% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 41,250 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 41,008 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 40,807 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 40,517 | -0.72% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Penn Hills
1 Universal Park
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2 Penn Hills Dog Park
760 Jefferson Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Duff Community Park
102 Duff Rd, Penn Hills, PA 15235, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Crescent Hills Community Park
141 Sycamore Dr, Penn Hills, PA 15235, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Penn Hills (5)
People born in Penn Hills, including basketball player and coach George Karl, politician Phyllis Kernick, basketball coach Scott Edgar, .
List
- Tom Tumulty (American football player) he was born in 11/02/1973
- Dion Bentley (American long jumper) he was born in 26/08/1971
Schools in Penn Hills
College & universities near Penn Hills, PA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 213622 | UPMC St. Margaret School of Nursing | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15238-3250 |
| 461218 | Institute of Medical Careers | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15235-3718 |
| 215628 | Reformed Presbyterian Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15208-2594 |
| 215424 | Pittsburgh Theological Seminary | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15206-2596 |
| 215390 | Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science Inc | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15206-3706 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Penn Hills, 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 |
| JST | Johnstown | 47 Walnut Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Penn Hills
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Verona Post Office | Verona (PA) | 15147 |
| Oakmon Post Office | Oakmont (PA) | 15139 |
| Blawnox Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15238 |
| Penn Hill Post Office | Pittsburgh (PA) | 15235 |
| Cheswick Post Office | Cheswick (PA) | 15024 |
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. |
| 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 |
| Jefferson Hills | 11,136 | Borough of Pennsylvania |
Distance to Other Cities
Penn Hills distances to largest Pennsylvania cities
