PlainZIP

Rochester, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15074

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

8,874
229/sq mi
$54,063
Median income
$145,400
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Rochester pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
229
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15074 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15074 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Rochester, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, home to 8,874 residents across 38.8 square miles, a density of 229 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15074 reports a modest median household income of $54,063 (31% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $34,870. Poverty here runs at 16.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $145,400 (36% below the state average); renters pay a median of $797 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 15074 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Beaver County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 15074

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Rochester, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15074.

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 15074, Rochester, 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

8,874

Population

38.8

Area (sq mi)

229

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15074?

45.9

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 6.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$54,063

Median Household Income

-31% vs state

$34,870

Per Capita Income

16.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15074 ranks nationally

Rochester, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,063 20th percentile higher than 20% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,400

Total Housing Units

3,949

Occupied Units

451

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$145,400

Median Home Value

-36% vs state

$797

Median Rent

1953

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

221

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+121%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15074 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.8% 149
2021 +14.5% 171
2022 +12.2% 192
2023 +3.3% 198
2024 +11.7% 221

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 164 business establishments in ZIP 15074, employing approximately 2,205 people with a combined annual payroll of $117,297,000.

164

Businesses

2,205

Employees

$117.3M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 30 18.3%
Retail trade 27 16.5%
Construction 24 14.6%
Health care and social assistance 20 12.2%
Manufacturing 10 6.1%
Accommodation and food services 10 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.9%
Finance and insurance 7 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.4%
Wholesale trade 3 1.8%
Information 3 1.8%

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 15074 vs 15042 →

ZIP 15074 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 15074 ranks #7 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 15074 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 15074 ranks #null 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
15042 Freedom, PA 8,105 2.8 mi
15066 New Brighton, PA 12,785 2.5 mi
15027 Conway, PA 2,201 4.4 mi
16123 Fombell, PA 2,237 6.4 mi
15005 Baden, PA 9,450 6.2 mi
16063 Zelienople, PA 6,559 5.4 mi
16066 Cranberry Township, PA 28,060 6.0 mi
15003 Ambridge, PA 11,861 8.8 mi
15061 Monaca, PA 12,799 7.1 mi
15009 Beaver, PA 15,082 8.0 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
15061 standard
Monaca, PA
Pop: 12,799
15066 standard
New Brighton, PA
Pop: 12,785
15003 standard
Ambridge, PA
Pop: 11,861

Related Areas

Beaver County Rochester, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15074 in? ▼
ZIP code 15074 (Rochester) 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 15074? ▼
ZIP code 15074 in Rochester, PA has a population of 8,874 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15074? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15074 is $54,063, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15074? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15074 is $145,400, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15074? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15074 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15074? ▼
ZIP code 15074 has 164 business establishments employing approximately 2,205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15074? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15074 are: Other services (except public administration) (30), Retail trade (27), Construction (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15074? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15074 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 121%. 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 15074? ▼
In ZIP code 15074, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 15074? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15074 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15074? ▼
In ZIP code 15074, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15074? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15074 is 16.7% 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.