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 High-density area
- $75,742
- Median income Near-median income area
- $231,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 31.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15042 (Freedom, PA) rose +19.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.7 in 2023 to 244.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,388. The poverty rate is 8.7%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $231,700 (2% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,583; 84.3% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaver County, so 15042 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 15042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Freedom, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15042.
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 7
Professional, scientific, and technical services
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 6
Wholesale trade
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15042?
54.8
Median Age
46.3%
Male
53.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$75,742
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$41,388
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15042 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Freedom, 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)
$75,742 Top 41% higher than 59% 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
3,753housing units
3,753
Total Housing Units
3,499
Occupied Units
254
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$231,700
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15042 vs 15074 →
ZIP 15042 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 16066
Cranberry Township (16066)
28,060 residents
- 15061
Monaca (15061)
12,799 residents
- 15066
New Brighton (15066)
12,785 residents
- 15003
Ambridge (15003)
11,861 residents
- 15005 9,450
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
- 15074 8,874
Rochester (15074)
8,874 residents
- 15042 8,105
Freedom (15042)
8,105 residents
- 16123 2,237
Fombell (16123)
2,237 residents
- 15027 2,201
Conway (15027)
2,201 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15042 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15042 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15086
Warrendale (15086)
$130,688 median income
- 16066
Cranberry Township (16066)
$124,189 median income
- 16123
Fombell (16123)
$102,500 median income
- 15042
Freedom (15042)
$75,742 median income
- 15005
Baden (15005)
$73,354 median income
- 15061
Monaca (15061)
$73,010 median income
- 15056
Leetsdale (15056)
$67,292 median income
- 15027
Conway (15027)
$65,466 median income
- 15066
New Brighton (15066)
$63,836 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15042, 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 (8,105 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 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.
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