Sharpsburg

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

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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.

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, PA population

Sharpsburg had 3,187 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,187
Density6,598 per sq mi (2,548 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Sharpsburg at a glance

StatePennsylvania (PA)
CountyAllegheny County
TypeBorough
Population3,187 (2020)
Land area0.48 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Water area0.15 sq mi (0.39 km²)
Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Coordinates40.4930° N, 79.9201° W
ZIP code15215
Official websitesharpsburgborough.com
Census code (GEOID)4269776

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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