| City: | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Names to Avoid: | Duquesne Univ |
| County: | Allegheny County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:42:07 AM |
| Population: | 5,066 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 412 / 724 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 40.4369, -79.9893 |
| Land Area: | 0.134 sq mi |
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Duquesne University operates under dedicated ZIP code 15282 in Allegheny County's Bluff neighborhood in Pittsburgh's East End. Founded on October 1, 1878, by Father Joseph Strub and the Holy Ghost Fathers (Spiritans) who had been expelled from Germany during Bismarck's Kulturkampf, the school began with six faculty members and 40 students in rented space above a bakery on Wylie Avenue. The university established its current Bluff location in 1885 with the construction of "Old Main," then the highest point on the Pittsburgh skyline.
Duquesne became the first Catholic university-level institution in Pennsylvania in 1911, taking its current name to honor Marquis Duquesne, a French governor of New France. The 0.05-square-mile campus today comprises ten schools offering 189 academic programs at undergraduate through doctoral levels. It remains the only Spiritan institution of higher education in the world, hosting international students from more than 80 countries.
Census data shows 5,066 residents with a median age of 22.1 years, with 5,004 living in group quarters (including 3,197 in non-institutionalized settings such as dormitories). Postal records identify 11 ZIP+4 codes routing to 5 facilities including the main campus on Forbes Avenue, Law School, Library, and Bookstore on Locust Street. Pittsburgh is the valid mailing city.
| Population: | 5,066 |
| Median Age: | 22.1 |
| Housing Units: | 19 |
| Residential: | 1 |
| Business: | 0 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 15282 has 5,066 residents and 11 households (average 5.64 persons per household). The median age is 22.1 years, significantly younger than the state (41.0) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.8% male and 44.2% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (63.1%, much lower than the state average of 75.0%) and Black or African American (31.3%, much higher than the state average of 10.9% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (10.9%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 5,066Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,702Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 37,806.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 11Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.64Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 46.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5,923 | 5,814 | 5,702 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 5,066 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.1
Male Median Age: 25.2
Female Median Age: 20.9
| 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 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 838 | 561 | 411 | 360 | 219 | 125 | 94 | 78 | 80 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 924 | 1,017 | 135 | 59 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1,762 | 1,578 | 546 | 419 | 247 | 137 | 113 | 111 | 89 | 40 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| White: | 3,199 | 60.74% |
| Black: | 1,588 | 30.15% |
| Hispanic:* | 293 | 5.56% |
| Asian: | 85 | 1.61% |
| American Indian: | 36 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 66 | 1.25% |
| Total: | 5,267 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 2,825 | 55.76% | 25.2 years |
| Females: | 2,241 | 44.24% | 20.9 years |
| Total: | 5,066 | 100% | 22.1 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,409 | 94.86% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 98 | 1.72% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 93 | 1.63% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 102 | 3.42% |
| Total Population: | 5,702 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,507 | 96.58% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 195 | 3.42% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($76,081), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $33,220 and female is $11,176, which is well under the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $22,044 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 29.6%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $37,727 | $31,835 | $33,220 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $7,206 | $10,819 | $11,176 |
| Employed: | 1,629 | 28.57% |
| Unemployed: | 56 | 0.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 4,017 | 70.45% |
| Total: | 5,702 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 576 | 35.36% |
| Service: | 605 | 37.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 369 | 22.65% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 0.86% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 65 | 3.99% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,629 | 100% |
In 2023, 2.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 78.30%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 2.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 92.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 6.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (38.10%). Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (99.37%). College enrollment is 99.37%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 69 | 4.17% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 290 | 17.53% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 842 | 50.91% |
| Some college, no degree: | 322 | 19.47% |
| Associate's degree: | 86 | 5.20% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 37 | 2.24% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 8 | 0.48% |
| Total: | 1,654 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,295 | 78.30% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 45 | 2.72% |
| Private Insurance: | 3,481 | 90.63% |
| Public Insurance: | 249 | 6.48% |
| No Insurance: | 111 | 2.89% |
| Total: | 3,841 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 3,730 | 97.11% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % 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% |
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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 7 | 0.18% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 17 | 0.45% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,791 | 99.37% |
| Total: | 3,815 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 24 | 0.63% |
ZIP Code 15282 is assigned to a single organization or institution. Detailed business demographics are not published for unique ZIP Codes. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15282 is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, within the Pittsburgh, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 38300) and Pennsylvania's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,443,921 people, about 0.21% of whom live in ZIP Code 15282. It covers 0.134 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: | 2,443,921Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.134 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2163.03 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4261000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Pittsburgh city; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15282 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 January 1, 2026.