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Beaver Falls, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15010

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

28,425
219/sq mi
$71,200
Median income
$192,900
Median home value
31.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

49th pct
household income, US ZIPs
41th pct
home value, US ZIPs
219
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15010 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15010 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaver Falls, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, with 28,425 residents across 129.6 square miles, a density of 219 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15010 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,200 (9% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,107. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $192,900 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $841 per month, and 74.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 15010 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Beaver County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15010

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beaver Falls, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15010.

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 15010, Beaver Falls, 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

28,425

Population

129.6

Area (sq mi)

219

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15010?

40.0

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 85.2%
African American 8.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$71,200

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$37,107

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15010 ranks nationally

Beaver Falls, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$71,200 49th percentile higher than 49% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 66.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.8%

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

What does housing look like?

12,693

Total Housing Units

11,579

Occupied Units

1,114

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.9%
Renter 25.1%

$192,900

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$841

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

+5.3%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15010 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.5% 162
2021 +10.5% 179
2022 +6.7% 191
2023 +6.6% 204
2024 +5.3% 215

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 583 business establishments in ZIP 15010, employing approximately 7,861 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,741,000.

583

Businesses

7,861

Employees

$309.7M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 92 15.8%
Retail trade 91 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 74 12.7%
Construction 70 12.0%
Accommodation and food services 52 8.9%
Finance and insurance 35 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 3.6%
Manufacturing 14 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 14 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.4%
Wholesale trade 13 2.2%
Educational services 13 2.2%
Information 12 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 15010 vs 15009 →

ZIP 15010 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 15010 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15010 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 15010 ranks #6 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
15009 Beaver, PA 15,082 4.9 mi
16136 Koppel, PA 801 4.9 mi
15066 New Brighton, PA 12,785 5.7 mi
16115 Darlington, PA 3,287 5.7 mi
16141 New Galilee, PA 1,806 7.3 mi
16157 Wampum, PA 3,477 8.4 mi
15061 Monaca, PA 12,799 7.9 mi
15052 Industry, PA 3,483 8.0 mi
15074 Rochester, PA 8,874 7.9 mi
15077 Shippingport, PA 198 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Beaver County

15001 standard
Aliquippa, PA
Pop: 31,964
15009 standard
Beaver, PA
Pop: 15,082
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 Falls, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15010 in? ▼
ZIP code 15010 (Beaver Falls) 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 15010? ▼
ZIP code 15010 in Beaver Falls, PA has a population of 28,425 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15010? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15010 is $71,200, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15010? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15010 is $192,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15010? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15010 is White at 85.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15010? ▼
ZIP code 15010 has 583 business establishments employing approximately 7,861 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15010? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15010 are: Health care and social assistance (92), Retail trade (91), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15010? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15010 increased by 5.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 15010? ▼
In ZIP code 15010, 66.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.8% 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 15010? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15010 is 26.1 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 15010? ▼
In ZIP code 15010, approximately 74.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15010? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15010 is 10.7% 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.