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Beaver, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15009

Beaver County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

15,082
237/sq mi
$88,294
Median income
$261,000
Median home value
41.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaver pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
237
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15009 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15009 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaver, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 15,082 residents across 63.6 square miles, a density of 237 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15009 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,294 (13% above the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $48,204. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.3%. Housing costs here run $261,000 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $745 a month; 73.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 41.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15009, plus 6 more within Beaver County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 15009

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaver, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15009.

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 15009, Beaver, 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

15,082

Population

63.6

Area (sq mi)

237

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15009?

44.8

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 92.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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?

$88,294

Median Household Income

+13% vs state

$48,204

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15009 ranks nationally

Beaver, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,294 Top 28% higher than 72% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%

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

What does housing look like?

7,151

Total Housing Units

6,834

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$261,000

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$745

Median Rent

1956

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

225

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+125%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15009 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 172
2021 +9.4% 188
2022 +8.8% 205
2023 +5.0% 215
2024 +5.0% 225

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 489 business establishments in ZIP 15009, employing approximately 6,460 people with a combined annual payroll of $375,377,000.

489

Businesses

6,460

Employees

$375.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 120 24.5%
Retail trade 57 11.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 57 11.7%
Other services (except public administration) 53 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 46 9.4%
Finance and insurance 43 8.8%
Construction 27 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.9%
Wholesale trade 15 3.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.4%
Manufacturing 6 1.2%
Information 6 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.2%
Educational services 5 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.0%

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 15009 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 15009 ranks #3 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 15009 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 15009 ranks the highest 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
15010 Beaver Falls, PA 28,425 4.9 mi
15061 Monaca, PA 12,799 3.7 mi
15052 Industry, PA 3,483 4.3 mi
15077 Shippingport, PA 198 5.9 mi
15059 Midland, PA 4,193 6.7 mi
15001 Aliquippa, PA 31,964 7.7 mi
15027 Conway, PA 2,201 6.9 mi
15066 New Brighton, PA 12,785 7.0 mi
15074 Rochester, PA 8,874 8.0 mi
16136 Koppel, PA 801 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Beaver County

15001 standard
Aliquippa, PA
Pop: 31,964
15010 standard
Beaver Falls, PA
Pop: 28,425
15061 standard
Monaca, PA
Pop: 12,799
15066 standard
New Brighton, PA
Pop: 12,785
15003 standard
Ambridge, PA
Pop: 11,861
15005 standard
Baden, PA
Pop: 9,450

Related Areas

Beaver County Beaver, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15009 in? ▼
ZIP code 15009 (Beaver) 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 15009? ▼
ZIP code 15009 in Beaver, PA has a population of 15,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15009? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15009 is $88,294, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15009? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15009 is $261,000, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15009? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15009 is White at 92.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15009? ▼
ZIP code 15009 has 489 business establishments employing approximately 6,460 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15009? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15009 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Retail trade (57), Professional, scientific, and technical services (57). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15009? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15009 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 15009? ▼
In ZIP code 15009, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 41.6% 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 15009? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15009 is 23.7 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 15009? ▼
In ZIP code 15009, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15009? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15009 is 7.1% 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.