Zip code 15081: South Heights, Pennsylvania
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 15081
15081 is a suburban zip code in South Heights, Pennsylvania (Beaver County), covering 0.3 sq mi of land. About 404 people live here, or 1,303 per square mile. The median resident is 45 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
The median household earns $54,107 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $142,500, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $971 a month.
13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; healthcare; and production and manufacturing.
How 15081 compares
Only about 404 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Healthcare workers13.7%91stU.S. 9.7% · PA 11.5%391st of 1,704 in PA
- Poverty rate21.5%87thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · PA 11.7%169th of 1,699 in PA
- 86thU.S. 38.9 · PA 40.9750th of 1,707 in PA
- Housing vacancy14.6%86thU.S. 10.1% · PA 9.2%513th of 1,699 in PA
- Average commute30 min74thU.S. 26.4 min · PA 26.3 min421st of 1,596 in PA
- Homeownership rate76.8%71stU.S. 65.2% · PA 69.3%1,008th of 1,698 in PA
- 63rdU.S. 17.2% · PA 19.5%1,144th of 1,707 in PA
- Population density1,303/sq mi49thU.S. 95/sq mi · PA 291/sq mi396th of 1,707 in PA
- Work from home10.1%35thU.S. 15.1% · PA 15.6%845th of 1,704 in PA
- Veterans4.3%30thU.S. 6.2% · PA 6.1%1,345th of 1,707 in PA
- Median earnings per worker$41,97429thU.S. $49,666 · PA $50,5991,189th of 1,693 in PA
- 26thU.S. 61.4 · PA 44.6392nd of 1,707 in PA
- Residents under 1818.6%22ndU.S. 22% · PA 20.4%989th of 1,707 in PA
- Per capita income$30,64920thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · PA $44,3551,306th of 1,707 in PA
- 19thU.S. $1,413 · PA $1,209705th of 1,366 in PA
- 18thStrengthU.S. 5.2% · PA 5.3%1,062nd of 1,704 in PA
- Broadband access86.3%16thWeaknessU.S. 91% · PA 89.7%1,025th of 1,698 in PA
- Median household income$54,10713thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · PA $77,9711,394th of 1,617 in PA
- 9thStrengthU.S. 0.483 · PA 0.4741,216th of 1,697 in PA
- Median home value$142,5008thU.S. $332,700 · PA $254,5001,245th of 1,628 in PA
- 7thStrengthU.S. 51.1% · PA 48.2%1,108th of 1,596 in PA
- 6thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · PA 35.2%1,401st of 1,706 in PA
- 4thU.S. 14.1% · PA 7.7%1,084th of 1,707 in PA
- Population4041stU.S. 334,922,499 · PA 13,018,6391,398th of 1,707 in PA
- 1stStrengthU.S. 8.4% · PA 5.6%1,566th of 1,705 in PA
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · PA 3.6%1,279th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 10% · PA 8.2%1,577th of 1,704 in PA
- 1stU.S. 14.5% · PA 11.5%1,584th of 1,704 in PA
| Measure | 15081 | Beaver | PA | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthcare workers | 13.7% | 10.6% | 11.5% | 9.7% | 391st of 1,704 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 21.5% | 9.9% | 11.7% | 12.5% | 169th of 1,699 | |
| Median age | 45 | 44.7 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 750th of 1,707 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% | 10.1% | 513th of 1,699 | |
| Average commute | 30 min | 25.5 min | 26.3 min | 26.4 min | 421st of 1,596 | |
| Homeownership rate | 76.8% | 75% | 69.3% | 65.2% | 1,008th of 1,698 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.3% | 22.6% | 19.5% | 17.2% | 1,144th of 1,707 | |
| Population density | 1,303/sq mi | 383/sq mi | 291/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 396th of 1,707 | |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 13.5% | 15.6% | 15.1% | 845th of 1,704 | |
| Veterans | 4.3% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 1,345th of 1,707 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $41,974 | $48,901 | $50,599 | $49,666 | 1,189th of 1,693 | |
| Diversity index | 32 | 24.9 | 44.6 | 61.4 | 392nd of 1,707 | |
| Residents under 18 | 18.6% | 19.4% | 20.4% | 22% | 989th of 1,707 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $30,649 | $40,640 | $44,355 | $44,673 | 1,306th of 1,707 | |
| Median gross rent | $971 | $890 | $1,209 | $1,413 | 705th of 1,366 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 3.1% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 1,062nd of 1,704 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 86.3% | 89% | 89.7% | 91% | 1,025th of 1,698 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $54,107 | $71,089 | $77,971 | $80,734 | 1,394th of 1,617 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Strength | 0.377 | 0.432 | 0.474 | 0.483 | 1,216th of 1,697 | |
| Median home value | $142,500 | $190,900 | $254,500 | $332,700 | 1,245th of 1,628 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 32.7% | 42.3% | 48.2% | 51.1% | 1,108th of 1,596 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 13% | 28.7% | 35.2% | 35.7% | 1,401st of 1,706 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.7% | 1.9% | 7.7% | 14.1% | 1,084th of 1,707 | |
| Population | 404 | 166,324 | 13,018,639 | 334,922,499 | 1,398th of 1,707 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 0% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 8.4% | 1,566th of 1,705 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.4% | 3.6% | 3.8% | 1,279th of 1,704 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 7.2% | 8.2% | 10% | 1,577th of 1,704 | |
| Government workers | 3.2% | 9.9% | 11.5% | 14.5% | 1,584th of 1,704 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White81%
- Black4%
- Hispanic2%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 211
- Average household size
- 1.9
- Family households
- 53.1%
- Married couples
- 37.4%
- Living alone
- 40.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.3%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 247
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Vacant
- 14.6%
- Median year built
- 1943
- Median rooms
- 5.6
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 32.7%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 28.6%
- Home value to income
- 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 15081 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,667 | $74,888 |
| Service | $27,083 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $37,188 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $52,917 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $41,696 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.6%
- Households with broadband
- 86.3%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 65.4%
- No internet access
- 12.3%
- Without health insurance
- 0%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- South Heights
- State
- Pennsylvania
- County
- Beaver County
- Center point
- 40.5751° N, 80.2361° W
- Land area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- South Heights100% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 15081
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15056 | Leetsdale, PA | 1.3 mi | $67,292 |
| 15046 | Crescent, PA | 1.4 mi | $81,992 |
| 15003 | Ambridge, PA | 2.2 mi | $59,550 |
| 15143 | Sewickley, PA | 4.7 mi | $132,674 |
| 15001 | Aliquippa, PA | 4.8 mi | $70,985 |
| 15005 | Baden, PA | 5.4 mi | $73,354 |
| 15231 | Pittsburgh, PA · PO box | 5.5 mi | — |
| 15108 | Coraopolis, PA | 5.5 mi | $100,859 |
| 15027 | Conway, PA | 6.3 mi | $65,466 |
| 15061 | Monaca, PA | 7.2 mi | $73,010 |
| 15026 | Clinton, PA | 8 mi | $115,556 |
| 15225 | Pittsburgh, PA | 8 mi | $61,094 |
Questions about 15081
What city is zip code 15081?
15081 is assigned to South Heights, Pennsylvania. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 15081 in?
15081 is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of 15081?
About 404 people live in 15081, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 15081 in?
15081 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 15081?
The median household income in 15081 is $54,107.
What zip codes are near 15081?
The closest zip codes to 15081 are 15056, 15046, 15003, 15143, 15001.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 15081, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.