ZIP Code 15061

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Monaca · Beaver County · Pennsylvania

Population
12,799

275/sq mi

Median income
$73,010

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$209,800

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
29.8%

Median age 41

Land area
46.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 15061 in Monaca, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,799. The median household income is $73,010, which is 4% below the national average. Median home value is $209,800, 25% below the US average. 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15061 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 46.6 square miles in Monaca, Beaver County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,799 residents, producing a population density of 275 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 15061 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15061 sits at $73,010 (6% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $42,423. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $209,800 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $919 per month, and 70.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15061 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Beaver County, so you can benchmark 15061 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 15061

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,799

Population

46.6

Area (sq mi)

275

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Monaca, PA

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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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