| City: | Sturgeon, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Allegheny County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:06:17 PM |
| Population: | 358 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 412 / 724 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.3792, -80.2106 |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq mi |
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Sturgeon is a small community in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, covering just 0.34 square miles along the Ohio River corridor. With 358 residents living in 142 households, this is one of the county's most compact settlements. The ZIP code was established before October 2004, when USPS began tracking introduction dates.
This is designated as a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery available. The Sturgeon post office maintains 178 PO Boxes for 142 local households, a 1.25x adoption rate that shows the facility also serves surrounding areas without their own postal access. Despite the PO Box classification, the ZIP includes limited street delivery infrastructure with one city carrier route and one rural route serving 18 named streets including Main Street, McVey Street, and Station Street.
Sturgeon's 358 residents form an established, educated community. Median household income reaches $112,054, well above both state and national averages. Half the adult population (50.3%) holds bachelor's degrees or higher. The median age of 42 years indicates a working-age community, and 26.5% of workers operate from home. With 69% homeownership and a median home value of $181,300, Sturgeon maintains a stable residential character.
The community's compact 0.34 square mile territory sits near several larger Pittsburgh suburbs. Carnegie lies 3.5 miles away, Coraopolis 4.7 miles, and McKees Rocks 5.3 miles. Street names like Station Street and Water Street hint at the area's industrial and riverfront history. The post office handles mail for 9 business delivery points and 3 establishments employing 15 workers locally.
All mail to Sturgeon must be addressed to a PO Box. The format is:
Recipient Name
PO Box [Number]
Sturgeon, PA 15082This is a PO Box Only Zone with no street delivery alternative available.
Street names like Station Street and Water Street suggest historic industrial and riverfront character.
ZIP Code 15082 has 358 residents and 142 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 42.0 years, slightly older than the state (41.0) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.5% male and 45.5% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (87.2%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 358Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 275Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,366.4 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $113,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 142Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $161,000Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.52Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 167 | 191 | 142 | 132 | 131 | 149 | 118 | 163 | 194 | 153 | 196 | 247 | 225 | 275 |
| Decennial Census | 350 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 358 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42
Male Median Age: 43.5
Female Median Age: 33.3
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 15 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 18 | 13 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 26 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Female | 12 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Total | 27 | 25 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 35 | 14 | 30 | 8 | 14 | 34 | 10 | 39 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 6 |
| White: | 312 | 87.15% |
| Black: | 12 | 3.35% |
| Hispanic:* | 20 | 5.59% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.28% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 13 | 3.63% |
| Total: | 358 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 195 | 54.47% | 43.5 years |
| Females: | 163 | 45.53% | 33.3 years |
| Total: | 358 | 100% | 42.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 275 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 275 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 275 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $113,750, which is markedly greater than the national median ($80,734), is up $42,763 (60.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $113,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $75,147 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $75,147 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 72.5%, which is considerably higher than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (47.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $70,987 | $54,609 | $72,760 | $56,797 | $72,109 | $70,278 | $74,013 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $91,346 | $112,054 | $113,750 |
| Median Family Income | $59,063 | $54,609 | $60,781 | $56,797 | $55,859 | $51,346 | $0 | $0 | $53,846 | $61,181 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $58,333 | $42,212 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $75,147 |
| Median Female Income | $36,731 | $37,404 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 121 | 72.46% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 46 | 27.54% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 57 | 47.11% |
| Service: | 15 | 12.40% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 28.10% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 15 | 12.40% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 121 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $161,000, which is far less than the national median ($332,700), is up $82,200 (104.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $32,900. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $78,800 | $103,100 | $108,500 | $102,900 | $117,200 | $117,200 | $119,900 | $119,400 | $128,100 | $0 | $180,800 | $176,500 | $181,300 | $161,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 75 | 100.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 75 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 75 | 100% |
In 2024, 52.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 94.90%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.18%). College enrollment is 15.45%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 63 | 37.72% |
| Some college, no degree: | 17 | 10.18% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 72 | 43.11% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 15 | 8.98% |
| Total: | 167 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 167 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 87 | 52.10% |
| Private Insurance: | 261 | 84.19% |
| Public Insurance: | 49 | 15.81% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 310 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 310 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 16 | 14.55% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 42 | 38.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 35 | 31.82% |
| College or graduate school: | 17 | 15.45% |
| Total: | 110 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 16 | 14.55% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 77 | 70.00% |
ZIP Code 15082 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 18 people with an annual payroll of $395,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 188Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $53,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $395,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 18Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15082 is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 15082. It covers 0.262 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Pittsburgh, PASource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 38300Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.262 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1733.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4274944Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Sturgeon CDP; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15082 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.