Baden, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15005
Beaver County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,450
- 232/sq mi High-density area
- $73,354
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Baden pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 232
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15005 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 15005 (Baden, PA) rose +4.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 228.1 in 2023 to 237.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15005 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Baden, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,450 residents across 40.7 square miles, a density of 232 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15005 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,354 (6% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,216. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.3% and unemployment is 3.9%. Median home value is $216,500 (5% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $660; 86.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaver County, so 15005 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 15005
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Baden, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15005.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 15005, Baden, 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
9,450
Population
40.7
Area (sq mi)
232
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15005?
50.0
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.4%
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?
$73,354
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$55,216
Per Capita Income
7.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15005 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Baden, 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)
$73,354 Top 45% higher than 55% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,615housing units
4,615
Total Housing Units
4,303
Occupied Units
312
Vacant Units
2.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$660
Median Rent
1958
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
238
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+138%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15005 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +138% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 174 |
| 2021 | +5.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +14.5% | 210 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 228 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 238 |
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 141 business establishments in ZIP 15005, employing approximately 1,660 people with a combined annual payroll of $62,162,000.
141
Businesses
1,660
Employees
$62.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 22 | 15.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 13.5% |
| Construction | 18 | 12.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 10.6% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 9.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 4.3% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.1% |
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 15005 vs 15042 →
ZIP 15005 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
21,202 residents
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
19,660 residents
- 15003
Ambridge (15003)
11,861 residents
- 15005
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
- 15074
Rochester (15074)
8,874 residents
- 15042 8,105
Freedom (15042)
8,105 residents
- 15027 2,201
Conway (15027)
2,201 residents
- 15015 1,175
Bradfordwoods (15015)
1,175 residents
- 15056 1,140
Leetsdale (15056)
1,140 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15005 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15005 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15090
Wexford (15090)
$160,576 median income
- 15015
Bradfordwoods (15015)
$155,208 median income
- 15143
Sewickley (15143)
$132,674 median income
- 15086
Warrendale (15086)
$130,688 median income
- 15042
Freedom (15042)
$75,742 median income
- 15005
Baden (15005)
$73,354 median income
- 15056
Leetsdale (15056)
$67,292 median income
- 15027
Conway (15027)
$65,466 median income
- 15003 $59,550
Ambridge (15003)
$59,550 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15005 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15042 | Freedom, PA | 8,105 | 3.4 mi |
| 15003 | Ambridge, PA | 11,861 | 3.6 mi |
| 15027 | Conway, PA | 2,201 | 3.7 mi |
| 15143 | Sewickley, PA | 19,660 | 5.2 mi |
| 15086 | Warrendale, PA | 300 | 4.5 mi |
| 15015 | Bradfordwoods, PA | 1,175 | 5.0 mi |
| 15056 | Leetsdale, PA | 1,140 | 5.9 mi |
| 15074 | Rochester, PA | 8,874 | 6.2 mi |
| 15090 | Wexford, PA | 21,202 | 5.8 mi |
| 15081 | South Heights, PA | 475 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15005, 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 (9,450 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 15005 in?
ZIP code 15005 (Baden) 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 15005?
ZIP code 15005 in Baden, PA has a population of 9,450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15005?
The median household income in ZIP 15005 is $73,354, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15005?
The median home value in ZIP 15005 is $216,500, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15005?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15005 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15005?
ZIP code 15005 has 141 business establishments employing approximately 1,660 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15005?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15005 are: Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (19), Construction (18). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15005?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15005 increased by 4.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 138%. 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 15005?
In ZIP code 15005, 72.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.4% 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 15005?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15005 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15005?
In ZIP code 15005, approximately 86.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15005?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15005 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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