ZIP Code 15482

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Star Junction · Fayette County · Pennsylvania

Population
604

202/sq mi

Median income
$41,042

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$146,700

▼ 47% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.2%

Median age 40.2

Land area
3.0 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15482 in Star Junction, Pennsylvania has a population of 604. The median household income is $41,042, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $146,700, 47% below the US average. 4.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15482 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.0 square miles in Star Junction, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 604 residents, producing a population density of 202 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15482 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15482 sits at $41,042 (47% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $29,641. The poverty rate stands at 9.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $146,700 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $749 per month, and 50.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15482 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fayette County, so you can benchmark 15482 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15482, Star Junction, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

604

Population

3.0

Area (sq mi)

202

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15482?

40.2

Median Age

40.6%

Male

59.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,042

Median Household Income

-47% vs state

$29,641

Per Capita Income

9.1%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

276

Total Housing Units

248

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

1.84

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.0%
Renter 50.0%

$146,700

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$749

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 15482, employing approximately 31 people with a combined annual payroll of $823,000.

10

Businesses

31

Employees

$823K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 15482 vs 15473 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15473 Perryopolis, PA 3,862 0.7 mi
15492 Wickhaven, PA 108 4.1 mi
15480 Smock, PA 1,946 5.1 mi
15438 Fayette City, PA 2,221 4.2 mi
15486 Vanderbilt, PA 2,303 4.1 mi
15428 Dawson, PA 1,806 4.7 mi
15483 Stockdale, PA 513 4.7 mi
15448 Jacobs Creek, PA 192 5.5 mi
15449 Keisterville, PA 184 6.7 mi
15477 Roscoe, PA 855 5.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15482 in?
ZIP code 15482 (Star Junction) is located in Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Fayette County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fayette-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15482?
ZIP code 15482 in Star Junction, PA has a population of 604 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15482?
The median household income in ZIP 15482 is $41,042, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15482?
The median home value in ZIP 15482 is $146,700, which is 47% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15482?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15482 is White at 90.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15482?
ZIP code 15482 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 31 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15482?
In ZIP code 15482, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15482?
In ZIP code 15482, approximately 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15482?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15482 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Star Junction, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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