View of, c. 1910
Cokeburg’s story
124 years in pictures
Census counts: 1,302 in 1910, a peak of 1,691 in 1920, 629 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 1910 and 4 maps from 1901 on.
- 1902Cokeburg is settled
CokeburgPA
A town of 607, settled in 1902.
Population
607
2025 Census estimate · −1.9% since 2020
Typical home
$68K
+7.3% in a year
Median age
47.0
years
Jobs based here
56
A commuter town
Is Cokeburg a good place to live?
Cokeburg’s trail network density is 1.0 miles per square mile, above both the Pennsylvania town median (0.4) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Cokeburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
607 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
North Bethlehem TownshipSomerset TownshipCokeburg
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Cokeburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Cokeburg, and how to reach them.
PowerWest Penn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterTri Cnty Jt Muni Auth water system12 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Cokeburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Board of ElectionsWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP codes15324, 1536015324 95% · 15360 5%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Cokeburg.
Housing
The typical home in Cokeburg is valued at about $68K
In Cokeburg, the typical rent is $975 a month. Values rose 7.3% in the 12 months to September 2026. Among households here, 75% live in a home they own, against 78% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 73% across U.S. towns.
$68KZillow home value
| Cokeburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $975 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Cokeburg$68K
Pennsylvania$287K
+7.3%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in March
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Compared with most of Pennsylvania and the rest of the country, fewer of Cokeburg’s working residents work locally
Half of commuters travel less than 13 miles. Cokeburg had 56 jobs in 2023, down 84 from 2013. The top destinations are North Strabane Township (8%), Pittsburgh (6%) and Cecil Township (6%).
0%work in town
| Cokeburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 0.4% | 6.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 26 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Cokeburg0%
North Strabane Township8%
Pittsburgh6%
Cecil Township6%
Washington5%
13 mi
median commute distance
56
jobs based in Cokeburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Cokeburg is inland flooding, at a low overall level
Compared with nearly three quarters of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage in Cokeburg is lower. 85% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Cokeburg’s year
A winter brings about 32 inches of snow, with January nights at 21° and July afternoons at 83°.
32″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–40°
Spring39–62°
Summer60–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Cokeburg is
Among adults in Cokeburg, 17% say their health is fair or poor. 10% of adults in the town have diabetes; 13% report frequent physical distress.
| Cokeburg | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
1 better25 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Cokeburg | PA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 68% | 64.4% |
Penn Highlands Mon Valley
9.7 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Outdoors
Conservation land takes up 5.2% of Cokeburg
Across 1 park or preserve: 0.3 miles of trail. Parks and preserves in Cokeburg: one, of 10 acres.
5.2%conserved
5.2%
conserved · 12 of 224 acres
0.3 mi
of trails · 1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Borough of Cokeburg Park | 0.3 mi | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 78 attractions →Fallingwater and 65 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Cokeburg. Close and well known come first.
Big draw34 mi MuseumFallingwater
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
23 mi Theme parkKennywood
24 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
24 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
24 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fallingwater: Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain · Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Cokeburg
17pages on Cokeburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Cokeburg
Pennsylvania Western UniversityUniversity or college · Public · California9.8 mi$11,436 in-state tuitionWashington & Jefferson CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Washington10.5 mi$29,392 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Cokeburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Cokeburg for work
Where Cokeburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
56jobs based in Cokeburg
0%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Cokeburg
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Cokeburg is a borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States and part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area since 1950. Founded in 1902, the population was 626 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1902
- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,145 ft
- ZIP code
- 15324
Questions about Cokeburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Cokeburg, PA a good place to live?
Cokeburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.