Turtle Creek, Pennsylvania

Turtle Creek: borough of Pennsylvania

About

Turtle Creek is a city located in the county of Allegheny in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,349 and a population density of 5,514 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,104 inhabitants.

The city was created 133 years ago in 1892.

Turtle Creek locator map
Location of Turtle Creek on Pennsylvania map.

Quick Facts about Turtle Creek

Population 5,104 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Pennsylvania (United States)
County Allegheny County
Area 0.97 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.4059,-79.8251
Altitude 2,733 feet / 833 meters
Establishment July 25, 1892 (133 years ago)
Time Zone America/New_York
Local time 21:29:10 (17th April 2026)
Postal code 15145
Density 5,262 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -4.8% (2010-2020)
Weather 78℉ Slight Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather
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Geography

Turtle Creek is located at 40°24'21"N 79°49'30"W (40.4059000, -79.8250500).

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Weather

78°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
6 mph W Friday

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Turtle Creek decreased by 4.8% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,349 - census
2011 5,343 -0.11% estimation process
2012 5,339 -0.07% estimation process
2013 5,334 -0.09% estimation process
2014 5,313 -0.4% estimation process
2015 5,274 -0.74% estimation process
2016 5,235 -0.74% estimation process
2017 5,193 -0.81% estimation process
2018 5,164 -0.56% estimation process
2019 5,138 -0.51% estimation process
2020 5,104 -0.67% estimation process
Turtle Creek zip code is 15145. County name: Allegheny, County fips: 42003
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People born in Turtle Creek (8)

People born in Turtle Creek, including politician Clarence Dietz, United States Navy Medal of Honor recipient Michael J. Estocin, actor Ron Harper, .

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Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Turtle Creek, PA. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
430227 Empire Beauty School-Monroeville Monroeville (PA) 15146-2229

Nearby Transit Stations (7)

Rail and bus stations connected to Turtle Creek, PA. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
PGH Union Station 1100 Liberty Avenue RAIL
GNB Greensburg Harrison Ave. and Seton Hill Dr. RAIL
LAB Latrobe station 329 McKinley Ave RAIL
COV Connellsville station North Water Street and West Peach Street RAIL
JST Johnstown 47 Walnut Street RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Turtle Creek.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Turtle Creek Post Office Turtle Creek (PA) 15145

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Wilkinsburg 15,186 Borough of Pennsylvania
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Distance to Other Cities

Turtle Creek distances to largest Pennsylvania cities