Ben Avon, Pennsylvania

Ben Avon, Pennsylvania
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.
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)
 • Water0.077 sq mi (0.20 km2)
Elevation
928 ft (283 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
1,918
 • Density5,060.1/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. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.

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