Lawson Heights, Pennsylvania

Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights
Location within the U.S. state of Pennsylvania
Lawson Heights
Lawson Heights (the United States)
Coordinates: 40°17′37″N 79°23′7″W / 40.29361°N 79.38528°W / 40.29361; -79.38528
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
CountyWestmoreland
Area
 • Total
1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Land1.53 sq mi (3.96 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
2,090
 • Density1,366.4/sq mi (527.56/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
15650
Area code724
FIPS code42-42032

Lawson Heights is a census-designated place (CDP) in Unity Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 2,339 at the 2000 census. Lawson Height's most notable residents are author and local community activist, James "Jim" Ramsey, along with his wife, skilled RN Katheryn "Kay" Ramsey.