New Kensington, Pennsylvania

New Kensington, Pennsylvania
Downtown New Kensington in 2012
Downtown New Kensington in 2012
Location in Westmoreland County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Westmoreland County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
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New Kensington is located in Pennsylvania
New Kensington
New Kensington
New Kensington is located in the United States
New Kensington
New Kensington
Coordinates: 40°34′6″N 79°45′30″W / 40.56833°N 79.75833°W / 40.56833; -79.75833
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
IncorporatedNov 26, 1892
Government
 • MayorThomas D. Guzzo (D)
Area
 • Total
4.26 sq mi (11.03 km2)
 • Land3.95 sq mi (10.23 km2)
 • Water0.31 sq mi (0.81 km2)
Elevation
1,110 ft (338.3 m)
Population
 • Total
12,170
 • Density3,081.79/sq mi (1,189.84/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern)
ZIP code
15068,15069
Area code(s)724, 878
School DistrictNew Kensington-Arnold
Websitehttp://newkensingtononline.com

New Kensington (known locally as New Ken) is a city that is located in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is situated along the Allegheny River, 18 miles (29 km) northeast of Pittsburgh.

The population was 12,170 at the time of the 2020 census.

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