Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Ben Avon, Pennsylvania
The Arthurs-Johnson House, a historic site in the borough
The Arthurs-Johnson House, a historic site in the borough
Etymology: Scottish for
"hill by the waters"
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Allegheny County and the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.
Coordinates: 40°30′27″N 80°4′56″W / 40.50750°N 80.08222°W / 40.50750; -80.08222
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyAllegheny
IncorporatedJanuary 1891
Area
 • Total
0.46 sq mi (1.19 km2)
 • Land0.38 sq mi (0.98 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
928 ft (283 m)
Population
 • Total
1,918
 • Density5,060.69/sq mi (1,953.73/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15202
Area code412
FIPS code42-05504
School DistrictAvonworth
WebsiteBen Avon Borough

Ben Avon is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,918 at the 2020 census.[3] It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

The name, Ben Avon, comes from Scottish for "hill by the waters".[4]

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  3. ^ "Explore Census Data".
  4. ^ "Ben Avon, Pennsylvania, PA borough profile". epodunk.com. Archived from the original on 10 June 2007. Retrieved 2007-07-07.