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Heidelberg, Pennsylvania

Borough · Population 1,240 · #551 in Pennsylvania
Heidelberg, Pennsylvania

Heidelberg is a borough located southwest of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 1,288 at the 2020 census.

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About Heidelberg

Heidelberg, PA is a small town located in western Pennsylvania with an estimated population of 1,240.

Officially, Heidelberg is a borough — a form of municipal government most common in the Northeast. The community covers 0.29 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,276 residents per square mile.

What Makes Heidelberg Unique

  • One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.29 sq mi.
  • Positioned in western Pennsylvania, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Pennsylvania — one of 2,002 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
  • Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 3 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Heidelberg

  • Applebee's — american
  • Denny's — american
  • Napoli — italian
  • Pizza Hut — pizza
  • Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
  • The Original Pancake House — breakfast
  • The Other Place — italian
  • Benihana — japanese
  • Café Kara (café)
  • DeBlasio's

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Heidelberg

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeBorough
Population (2024)1,240
Rank in state#551 of 1,013
Land area0.29 sq mi
Density4,276/sq mi
Coordinates40.3915, -80.0922

🗺️ Map of Heidelberg