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 High-density area
- $73,010
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15061 (Monaca, PA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.6 in 2023 to 217.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,423. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.7% and unemployment is 3.0%. Median home value is $209,800 (8% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $919; 70.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Beaver County, so 15061 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 15061
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monaca, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15061.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
36 establishments
- Construction 30
Construction
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 15061?
41.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$73,010
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$42,423
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
28.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15061 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Monaca, 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)
$73,010 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
5,861housing units
5,861
Total Housing Units
5,275
Occupied Units
586
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,800
Median Home Value
-8% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15061 vs 15001 →
ZIP 15061 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
- 15010
Beaver Falls (15010)
28,425 residents
- 15009
Beaver (15009)
15,082 residents
- 15061
Monaca (15061)
12,799 residents
- 15066 12,785
New Brighton (15066)
12,785 residents
- 15003 11,861
Ambridge (15003)
11,861 residents
- 15005 9,450
Baden (15005)
9,450 residents
- 15042 8,105
Freedom (15042)
8,105 residents
- 15052 3,483
Industry (15052)
3,483 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15061 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15061 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15009
Beaver (15009)
$88,294 median income
- 15042
Freedom (15042)
$75,742 median income
- 15005
Baden (15005)
$73,354 median income
- 15052
Industry (15052)
$73,352 median income
- 15061
Monaca (15061)
$73,010 median income
- 15010
Beaver Falls (15010)
$71,200 median income
- 15001
Aliquippa (15001)
$70,985 median income
- 15027
Conway (15027)
$65,466 median income
- 15077
Shippingport (15077)
$64,583 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15061, 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 (12,799 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 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.
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