Ambridge, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15003
Beaver County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,861
- 701/sq mi High-density area
- $59,550
- Median income Below-median income area
- $134,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 23.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ambridge pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 701
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15003 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15003 (Ambridge, PA) rose +24.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 245.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15003 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ambridge, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,861 residents across 16.9 square miles, a density of 701 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15003 reports a modest median household income of $59,550 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,134. The poverty rate is 11.5%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $134,500 (41% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $950; owner occupancy is 64.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaver County, so 15003 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15003
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ambridge, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15003.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
25 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15003, Ambridge, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
11,861
Population
16.9
Area (sq mi)
701
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15003?
42.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
2.7%
Foreign-Born
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?
$59,550
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$34,134
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15003 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ambridge, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$59,550 25th percentile higher than 25% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,978housing units
5,978
Total Housing Units
5,280
Occupied Units
698
Vacant Units
2.15
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$134,500
Median Home Value
-41% vs state ZIP avg
$950
Median Rent
1942
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+24.1%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15003 have increased 24.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 155 |
| 2021 | +14.7% | 178 |
| 2022 | +15.0% | 205 |
| 2023 | -3.3% | 198 |
| 2024 | +24.1% | 246 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 252 business establishments in ZIP 15003, employing approximately 3,276 people with a combined annual payroll of $175,154,000.
252
Businesses
3,276
Employees
$175.2M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 19.1% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 13.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 11.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 26 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 15 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 2.4% |
| Information | 4 | 1.6% |
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 15003 vs 15056 →
ZIP 15003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
40,153 residents
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
31,964 residents
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
19,660 residents
- 15003 11,861
Ambridge (15003)
11,861 residents
- 15005 9,450
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
- 15074 8,874
Rochester (15074)
8,874 residents
- 15042 8,105
Freedom (15042)
8,105 residents
- 15046 2,640
Crescent (15046)
2,640 residents
- 15027 2,201
Conway (15027)
2,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15003 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
$132,674 median income
- 15108
Coraopolis (15108)
$100,859 median income
- 15046
Crescent (15046)
$81,992 median income
- 15042
Freedom (15042)
$75,742 median income
- 15005
Baden (15005)
$73,354 median income
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
$70,985 median income
- 15056
Leetsdale (15056)
$67,292 median income
- 15027
Conway (15027)
$65,466 median income
- 15003
Ambridge (15003)
$59,550 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15003 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15056 | Leetsdale, PA | 1,140 | 2.5 mi |
| 15081 | South Heights, PA | 475 | 2.2 mi |
| 15046 | Crescent, PA | 2,640 | 3.2 mi |
| 15005 | Baden, PA | 9,450 | 3.6 mi |
| 15027 | Conway, PA | 2,201 | 4.7 mi |
| 15143 | Sewickley, PA | 19,660 | 4.0 mi |
| 15042 | Freedom, PA | 8,105 | 6.0 mi |
| 15001 | Aliquippa, PA | 31,964 | 5.6 mi |
| 15108 | Coraopolis, PA | 40,153 | 7.0 mi |
| 15074 | Rochester, PA | 8,874 | 8.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15003, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,861 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15003 in?
ZIP code 15003 (Ambridge) is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. Beaver County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/beaver-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15003?
ZIP code 15003 in Ambridge, PA has a population of 11,861 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15003?
The median household income in ZIP 15003 is $59,550, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15003?
The median home value in ZIP 15003 is $134,500, which is 52% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15003?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15003 is White at 75.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15003?
ZIP code 15003 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 3,276 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15003?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15003 are: Other services (except public administration) (48), Retail trade (34), Health care and social assistance (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15003?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15003 increased by 24.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15003?
In ZIP code 15003, 63.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15003?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15003 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15003?
In ZIP code 15003, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15003?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15003 is 11.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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