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Monaca, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15061

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

12,799
275/sq mi
$73,010
Median income
$209,800
Median home value
29.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monaca pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
275
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15061 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15061 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,799 residents across 46.6 square miles, a density of 275 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15061 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,010 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,423. Local economic indicators show a 6.7% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $209,800 (8% below the state average); renters pay a median of $919 monthly, and 70.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 28 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 15061, plus 6 more within Beaver County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 15061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monaca, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15061.

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 15061, Monaca, 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

12,799

Population

46.6

Area (sq mi)

275

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15061?

41.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 3.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

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?

$73,010

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$42,423

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15061 ranks nationally

Monaca, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,010 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 64.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,861

Total Housing Units

5,275

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.4%
Renter 29.6%

$209,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$919

Median Rent

1963

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15061 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.7% 169
2021 +10.4% 187
2022 +4.5% 195
2023 +5.4% 206
2024 +5.8% 218

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 364 business establishments in ZIP 15061, employing approximately 5,875 people with a combined annual payroll of $248,799,000.

364

Businesses

5,875

Employees

$248.8M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 79 21.7%
Accommodation and food services 52 14.3%
Other services (except public administration) 49 13.5%
Health care and social assistance 36 9.9%
Construction 30 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 4.7%
Manufacturing 16 4.4%
Finance and insurance 16 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 3.3%
Wholesale trade 11 3.0%
Information 8 2.2%
Industries not classified 8 2.2%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.4%
Utilities 4 1.1%
Educational services 4 1.1%

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 15061 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 15061 ranks #4 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 15061 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 15061 ranks #5 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
15001 Aliquippa, PA 31,964 4.6 mi
15009 Beaver, PA 15,082 3.7 mi
15027 Conway, PA 2,201 4.2 mi
15052 Industry, PA 3,483 6.4 mi
15077 Shippingport, PA 198 5.9 mi
15042 Freedom, PA 8,105 6.2 mi
15010 Beaver Falls, PA 28,425 7.9 mi
15005 Baden, PA 9,450 7.5 mi
15066 New Brighton, PA 12,785 7.3 mi
15003 Ambridge, PA 11,861 6.8 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
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 Monaca, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15061 in? ▼
ZIP code 15061 (Monaca) 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 15061? ▼
ZIP code 15061 in Monaca, PA has a population of 12,799 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15061? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15061 is $73,010, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15061? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15061 is $209,800, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15061? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15061 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15061? ▼
ZIP code 15061 has 364 business establishments employing approximately 5,875 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15061? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15061 are: Retail trade (79), Accommodation and food services (52), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15061? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15061 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 15061? ▼
In ZIP code 15061, 64.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 15061? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15061 is 28.1 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 15061? ▼
In ZIP code 15061, approximately 70.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15061? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15061 is 6.7% 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.