| ZIP Code | 15042 |
|---|---|
| City | Freedom |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Beaver County |
| Area Code | 724/878 |
| Elevation | 953 ft |
| Latitude | 40.690315 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -80.204823 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42007 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.4 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 11% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.4% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.1% ▼ 16% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 106 (1.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,946 (32.5%) |
| Some College | 691 (11.5%) |
| Associates | 524 (8.8%) |
| Bachelors | 701 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,020 (33.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $76,576 ≈ Avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $231,800 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 39% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,598/mo ↑ 101% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,714 |
| Vacant Units | 272 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,714 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 272 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 15042 is located in Freedom, Pennsylvania, within Beaver County. With a population of 7,859, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54.4 years. Economically, 15042 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $76,576 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15042 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $231,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,598 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 84.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 39% since 2019.
The population of 15042 is primarily White (94.94%). Residents are well-educated — 45.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15042 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 15042 in Freedom, PA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 7,859 residents, a median household income of $76,576, and a median home value of $231,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.