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Sturgeon, PA
Census-designated place in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15082.
Population
1,466
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,308
ZIP codes
1
Sturgeon and its ZIP codes
Sturgeon at a glance
- Sturgeon is about 4.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $114,592, 47% above the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,500 (13% below Pennsylvania).
Local data for Sturgeon, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sturgeon, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$114,592
Poverty rate
1.0%
Median home value
$220,500
Homeownership
95.8%
Bachelor's or higher
44.0%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
22.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (437), Italian Americans (291), Irish Americans (268).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Allegheny County. PPP loans are for Sturgeon.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,253
670,169 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,685
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.4B
FY 2026, $21,146 per person
How people get to work
Sturgeon, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.3%
Average one-way commute: 22.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sturgeon, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
2,347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,851
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 21°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Sturgeon
1 in or overlapping Sturgeon. Population shown
Cities near Sturgeon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NoblestownCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.2 |
| McDonaldBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OakdaleBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.5 |
| RennerdaleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 0.8 |
| SouthviewCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.9 |
| MidwayBorough | 4.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Cecil-BishopCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.8 |
| EnlowCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.7 |
| ImperialCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.2 |
| BulgerCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.4 |
| BridgevilleBorough | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| HeidelbergBorough | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HendersonvilleCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| MuseCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Pennsbury VillageBorough | 6.7 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sturgeon, PA in?
- Sturgeon is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Sturgeon, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Sturgeon include 15082.
- What is the population of Sturgeon, PA?
- About 1,466 people live in Sturgeon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sturgeon?
- Nearby places include Noblestown (1 mi), McDonald (1.3 mi), Oakdale (1.8 mi), Rennerdale (4.1 mi), Southview (4.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023