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Freedom, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15042

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

8,105
188/sq mi
$75,742
Median income
$231,700
Median home value
31.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Freedom pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
188
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15042 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Freedom, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,105 residents across 43.2 square miles, a density of 188 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15042 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,742 (3% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $41,388. The poverty rate stands at 8.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $231,700 for a typical home value (2% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,583 a month; 84.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 27 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 15042 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 15042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freedom, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15042.

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 15042, Freedom, 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

8,105

Population

43.2

Area (sq mi)

188

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15042?

54.8

Median Age

46.3%

Male

53.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.4%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$75,742

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$41,388

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15042 ranks nationally

Freedom, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,742 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,753

Total Housing Units

3,499

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 84.3%
Renter 15.7%

$231,700

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$1,583

Median Rent

1977

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

+19.2%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15042 have increased 19.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 168
2021 +5.5% 177
2022 +12.0% 198
2023 +3.3% 205
2024 +19.2% 244

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 94 business establishments in ZIP 15042, employing approximately 883 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,669,000.

94

Businesses

883

Employees

$48.7M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 22 23.4%
Other services (except public administration) 16 17.0%
Transportation and warehousing 12 12.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.5%
Wholesale trade 6 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 6.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 5.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 4.3%
Retail trade 3 3.2%
Information 3 3.2%

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 15042 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 15042 ranks #7 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 15042 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 15042 ranks #4 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
15074 Rochester, PA 8,874 2.8 mi
15027 Conway, PA 2,201 2.3 mi
15005 Baden, PA 9,450 3.4 mi
15003 Ambridge, PA 11,861 6.0 mi
15066 New Brighton, PA 12,785 5.1 mi
16066 Cranberry Township, PA 28,060 5.4 mi
15056 Leetsdale, PA 1,140 8.5 mi
15086 Warrendale, PA 300 6.0 mi
16123 Fombell, PA 2,237 9.1 mi
15061 Monaca, PA 12,799 6.2 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
15003 standard
Ambridge, PA
Pop: 11,861

Related Areas

Beaver County Freedom, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15042 in? ▼
ZIP code 15042 (Freedom) 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 15042? ▼
ZIP code 15042 in Freedom, PA has a population of 8,105 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15042 is $75,742, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15042 is $231,700, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15042 is White at 95.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15042? ▼
ZIP code 15042 has 94 business establishments employing approximately 883 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15042 are: Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (16), Transportation and warehousing (12). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15042 increased by 19.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 15042? ▼
In ZIP code 15042, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.7% 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 15042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15042 is 27.0 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 15042? ▼
In ZIP code 15042, approximately 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15042 is 8.7% 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.