Sharpsburg
Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Sharpsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, with 3,187 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 735 ft (224 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Aspinwall, 0.9 miles E.
- 3,187residents (2020 Census)
- 735 ftelevation · 224 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.3 km²
- 6,598 / sq mipopulation density
- 15215ZIP code
About Sharpsburg
Sharpsburg is a borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States, 5 miles (8 km) northeast of downtown Pittsburgh, along the Allegheny River. In 1900, nearly 7,000 people lived here; in 1920, the population peaked at just over 8,900 people. The population was 3,187 at the 2020 census.
In the past, it had a rolling mill, foundries, machine shops, and manufacturers of varnish, brick, glass, lumber products, wire, hair, felt, and lubricating oil. In January 1869, the H. J. Heinz Company was founded in Sharpsburg as Heinz Noble & Company to manufacture and sell bricks.
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Living in Sharpsburg
- Median household income
- $59,228
- Median home value
- $141,400
- Median rent
- $991/mo
- Median age
- 40.4
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Sharpsburg had 3,187 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,187 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,598 per sq mi (2,548 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sharpsburg at a glance
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
|---|---|
| County | Allegheny County |
| Type | Borough |
| Population | 3,187 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.48 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²) |
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4930° N, 79.9201° W |
| ZIP code | 15215 |
| Official website | sharpsburgborough.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4269776 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sharpsburg
- Aspinwall0.9 mi E
- Etna1.6 mi W
- O'Hara2.4 mi E
- Fox Chapel2.8 mi NE
- Millvale2.9 mi W
- Shaler3.1 mi NW
- Blawnox3.2 mi E
- Reserve3.6 mi W
- Wilkinsburg4.2 mi SE
- Verona4.2 mi E
- Glenshaw4.2 mi NW
- Edgewood4.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sharpsburg
What county is Sharpsburg in?
Sharpsburg is in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Sharpsburg, PA?
3,187 people lived in Sharpsburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sharpsburg, PA?
The ZIP code of Sharpsburg is 15215.
What is the elevation of Sharpsburg?
735 feet (224 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sharpsburg?
Aspinwall (0.9 mi), Etna (1.6 mi), O'Hara (2.4 mi), Fox Chapel (2.8 mi), Millvale (2.9 mi).
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