Dormont Borough Pennsylvania Map

About Dormont Borough, Pennsylvania

Dormont Borough is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,593. The population density is 2800.0 people per km². Dormont Borough is located at 40.3959°N, 80.0331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15216.

Dormont Borough unfolds across a series of rolling hills, a verdant expanse where the paved streets follow the land's natural contours. It lies 2.9 miles north-north-east of Mount Lebanon, PA (from Mount Lebanon, PA: bearing 17°T), and is situated 3.7 miles south-south-west of Pittsburgh. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast dappled shadows across tidy lawns, and the air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, earthy scent, hinting at the nearby woods and the persistent moisture of the region. Houses, predominantly brick and clapboard, stand in comfortable proximity, their porches inviting places for quiet contemplation or neighborly exchange. The occasional glint of sunlight off a well-tended garden or the distant murmur of children playing imbues the borough with a gentle, lived-in character, a place where the passage of days feels measured rather than rushed. The history of Dormont Borough is deeply intertwined with the growth of Pittsburgh, its development a testament to the outward migration that characterized the early to mid-20th century. Once traversed by farmland and the occasional country estate, the borough found its identity as a desirable residential suburb, its accessibility enhanced by the trolley lines that once crisscrossed the landscape, leaving behind a legacy of street grids that still echo their paths. The local economy, while no longer dominated by heavy industry as in its larger neighbor, thrives on a network of small businesses, from bustling cafes to specialized shops, each contributing to the borough’s self-contained charm. The distinctive architecture, a blend of Craftsman bungalows and more stately homes, speaks to a period of prosperity and a deliberate effort to create a harmonious living environment, a quiet ambition that still imbues Dormont Borough with its enduring appeal.

About This Dormont Borough Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dormont Borough, Pennsylvania — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.395903, -80.033109. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Dormont Borough and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Dormont Borough includes the ZIP code (15216), telephone area code (215, 223, 267, 272, 412, 445, 484, 570, 582, 610, 717, 724, 814, 835, 878), county seat of Allegheny County (Pittsburgh), and school district assignment (Keystone Oaks School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Dormont Borough is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.