ZIP Code 15042
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Freedom · Beaver County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 8,105
- Median income
- $75,742
- Median home value
- $231,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.7%
- Land area
- 43.2 sq mi
188/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 53% of US ZIPs
Median age 54.8
New York
ZIP code 15042 in Freedom, Pennsylvania has a population of 8,105. The median household income is $75,742, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $231,700, 17% below the US average. 31.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15042 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.2 square miles in Freedom, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 8,105 residents, producing a population density of 188 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15042 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15042 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $231,700 (2% above the state average) with median rent at $1,583 per month, and 84.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15042 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.8, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Beaver County, so you can benchmark 15042 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15042
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,388
Per Capita Income
8.7%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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