| ZIP Code | 15003 |
|---|---|
| City | Ambridge |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Beaver County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 1,097 ft |
| Latitude | 40.60364 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.216429 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 44.5 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 11.5% ▲ 15% above avg |
| College Grads | 36.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 6.4% ▲ 30% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 76 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,997 (37.5%) |
| Some College | 855 (10.7%) |
| Associates | 1,184 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 958 (12%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,923 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,943 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,000 ▼ 57% below avg ↑ 34% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $886/mo ↑ 25% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,955 |
| Vacant Units | 735 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,955 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 735 |
| Owner Occupied | 62.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 37.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 15003 is located in Ambridge, Pennsylvania, within Beaver County. With a population of 11,394, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 44.5 years. Economically, 15003 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,943 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15003 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $119,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $886 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 34% since 2019.
The population of 15003 is primarily White (76.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 36.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.5%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15003 stands at 6.4%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 15003 in Ambridge, PA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 11,394 residents, a median household income of $57,943, and a median home value of $119,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.