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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
$59,550
Median income
$134,500
Median home value
23.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
21th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,134. Local economic indicators show a 11.5% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $134,500 (41% below the state average), median rent at $950 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Beaver County, letting you compare 15003 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15003?

42.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 75.5%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

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

$34,134

Per Capita Income

11.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15003 ranks nationally

Ambridge, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$59,550 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,978

Total Housing Units

5,280

Occupied Units

698

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$134,500

Median Home Value

-41% vs state

$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

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ZIP 15003 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15003 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15003 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Beaver County

15001 standard
Aliquippa, PA
Pop: 31,964
15010 standard
Beaver Falls, PA
Pop: 28,425
15009 standard
Beaver, PA
Pop: 15,082
15061 standard
Monaca, PA
Pop: 12,799
15066 standard
New Brighton, PA
Pop: 12,785
15005 standard
Baden, PA
Pop: 9,450

Related Areas

Beaver County Ambridge, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.