15482 ZIP Code — Star Junction, PA

Fayette County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15482 is located in Star Junction, Pennsylvania, within Fayette County. It covers approximately 1.08 square miles and serves a population of 311 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724.

About ZIP code 15482

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $38,478. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15482 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

311

population

1.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Star Junction	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	311
Population density	288 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	1.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.0751
Longitude	-79.7355
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

311

Population

288

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

$38,478

Median household income

$34,915

Per capita income

Median home value

$690

Median monthly rent

57.7%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

129

Housing units

5.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	29	9.3%
18 and over	282	90.7%
65 and over	98	31.5%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.2%

Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

Two or more races 11.9%

Group	Count	%
White	269	76.2%
Hispanic or Latino	42	11.9%
Two or more races	42	11.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	50.2%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	30.3%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	9.2%	17.0%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 36.2%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	36.2%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	16.8%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
Median income	$38,478

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.2%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 37.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$690
Owner occupied	57.7%
Renter occupied	42.3%
Vacant	7.5%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	4.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	38.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	15.1%
1939 or earlier	42.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.4%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.6%
1 vehicle	59.7%
2 vehicles	19.9%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	15.8%
Fuel oil	53.1%
No fuel used	11.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	36	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	39	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	104	53.1%
Households with children under 18	26	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	99	50.5%
Average household size	1.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	32.0%
Married	29.9%	20.6%
Separated	4.3%	9.7%
Widowed	14.5%	37.7%
Divorced	17.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 78.7%

Some college, no degree 3.5%

Associate's degree 12.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	5.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	19	57.6%
High school	10	30.3%
College / grad school	4	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 22.0%

Retail trade 19.6%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Construction 9.5%

Public administration 5.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	39.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.6%
Government	5.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.0%
Carpool	28.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.0%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.3%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.6%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.8%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	64.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.2%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	52.1%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	311	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	311	100.0%
Born in same state	311	100.0%
Born in different state	259	83.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	67	21.5%
Italian	54	17.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	19	6.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	63.0%
Internet access	88.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15482

What city is ZIP code 15482 in?

ZIP code 15482 is primarily assigned to Star Junction, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15482 in?

ZIP code 15482 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15482 have an older population?

32% of residents in ZIP code 15482 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15482?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 15482 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 15482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 15482?

The median household income in ZIP code 15482 is $38,478, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 15482 in?

ZIP code 15482 observes the EST timezone.