ZIP Code 15003

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Ambridge · Beaver County · Pennsylvania

Population
11,861

701/sq mi

Median income
$59,550

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$134,500

▼ 52% vs US

higher than 21% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
23.8%

Median age 42.3

Land area
16.9 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 15003 in Ambridge, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,861. The median household income is $59,550, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $134,500, 52% below the US average. 23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15003 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.9 square miles in Ambridge, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,861 residents, producing a population density of 701 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15003 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15003 sits at $59,550 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,134. The poverty rate stands at 11.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $134,500 (41% below the state average) with median rent at $950 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15003 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Beaver County, so you can benchmark 15003 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15003

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,861

Population

16.9

Area (sq mi)

701

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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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15027 Conway, PA 2,201 4.7 mi
15143 Sewickley, PA 19,660 4.0 mi
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15001 Aliquippa, PA 31,964 5.6 mi
15108 Coraopolis, PA 40,153 7.0 mi
15074 Rochester, PA 8,874 8.8 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Ambridge, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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