Hookstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15050
Beaver County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,431
- 40/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $91,406
- Median income Above-median income area
- $209,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hookstown pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 26%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 40
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15050 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15050 covers 60.6 square miles in Hookstown, Beaver County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,431 residents on file, a density of 40 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15050 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,406 (17% above the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,761. The poverty rate is 9.1%, with unemployment at 6.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $209,800 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,524; 90.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaver County, so 15050 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 15050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hookstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15050.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 3
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 15050, Hookstown, 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
2,431
Population
60.6
Area (sq mi)
40
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15050?
49.3
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.4%
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?
$91,406
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$43,761
Per Capita Income
9.1%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15050 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Hookstown, 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)
$91,406 Top 23% higher than 77% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
871housing units
871
Total Housing Units
849
Occupied Units
22
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,800
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$1,524
Median Rent
1968
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
+12.6%
YoY Change (2022)
200
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+100%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15050 have increased 12.6% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | +4.7% | 153 |
| 2019 | +0.5% | 154 |
| 2020 | +2.7% | 158 |
| 2021 | +12.2% | 178 |
| 2022 | +12.6% | 200 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 15050, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,710,000.
26
Businesses
153
Employees
$6.7M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 30.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 11.5% |
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 15050 vs 15043 →
ZIP 15050 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
31,964 residents
- 15009
Beaver (15009)
15,082 residents
- 26047 6,222
New Cumberland (26047)
6,222 residents
- 26034 4,905
Chester (26034)
4,905 residents
- 15059 4,193
Midland (15059)
4,193 residents
- 15052 3,483
Industry (15052)
3,483 residents
- 15026 3,390
Clinton (15026)
3,390 residents
- 15043 2,458
Georgetown (15043)
2,458 residents
- 15050 2,431
Hookstown (15050)
2,431 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15050 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15050 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15026
Clinton (15026)
$115,556 median income
- 15050
Hookstown (15050)
$91,406 median income
- 15009
Beaver (15009)
$88,294 median income
- 15043
Georgetown (15043)
$87,672 median income
- 15052
Industry (15052)
$73,352 median income
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
$70,985 median income
- 15059
Midland (15059)
$66,231 median income
- 15077
Shippingport (15077)
$64,583 median income
- 26047
New Cumberland (26047)
$58,641 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15050 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15043 | Georgetown, PA | 2,458 | 2.7 mi |
| 15077 | Shippingport, PA | 198 | 4.4 mi |
| 15052 | Industry, PA | 3,483 | 7.4 mi |
| 15026 | Clinton, PA | 3,390 | 5.5 mi |
| 26034 | Chester, WV | 4,905 | 6.4 mi |
| 15001 | Aliquippa, PA | 31,964 | 6.6 mi |
| 26056 | New Manchester, WV | 93 | 7.5 mi |
| 15059 | Midland, PA | 4,193 | 8.5 mi |
| 26047 | New Cumberland, WV | 6,222 | 7.9 mi |
| 15009 | Beaver, PA | 15,082 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15050, 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 (2,431 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Beaver County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15050 in?
ZIP code 15050 (Hookstown) 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 15050?
ZIP code 15050 in Hookstown, PA has a population of 2,431 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15050?
The median household income in ZIP 15050 is $91,406, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15050?
The median home value in ZIP 15050 is $209,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15050?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15050 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15050?
ZIP code 15050 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15050?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15050 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15050?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15050 increased by 12.6% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 15050?
In ZIP code 15050, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.7% 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 15050?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15050 is 29.6 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 15050?
In ZIP code 15050, approximately 90.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15050?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15050 is 9.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 15050's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 15050 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Hookstown, PA ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.