Dormont Pennsylvania Map

About Dormont, Pennsylvania

Dormont is a locality in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. It has a population of approximately 8,063. The population density is 4123.1 people per km². Dormont is located at 40.3959°N, 80.0331°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 15216.

Dormont unfolds across a landscape that gently rolls, a testament to the ancient geological forces that shaped this corner of southwestern Pennsylvania. 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. The streets, often lined with mature trees that cast a dappled shade in the summer months, weave through neighborhoods where the architecture speaks of early 20th-century ambition and enduring stability. Rainwater, when it falls, finds its way through a network of subtle inclines towards unseen tributaries, a quiet reminder of the region’s watershed. The air here, especially after a spring shower, carries a clean, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the faint perfume of blooming ornamental shrubs that dot front yards. There’s a groundedness to Dormont, a sense of being firmly rooted in its terrain, where the sky feels expansive above the modest rise and fall of the land. The story of Dormont is intrinsically tied to the rise of the automobile and the post-World War I suburban boom, a period when this area was transformed from farmland into a desirable residential haven. Its local economy, once influenced by the nearby steel mills and industrial might of Pittsburgh, has evolved, with many residents now commuting to the larger city for work, while local businesses cater to the daily needs of the community. The Dormont Pool, a sprawling public amenity, stands as a focal point during warmer months, a splash of vibrant activity against the more sedate backdrop of everyday life. It’s a place where generations have learned to swim and found respite from the humid summer heat, embodying a distinct local tradition of communal enjoyment and simple pleasures.

About This Dormont Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Dormont, 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 and Allegheny County.

Detailed location data for Dormont 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.