15042 ZIP Code — Freedom, PA

Beaver County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15042 is located in Freedom, Pennsylvania, within Beaver County. It covers approximately 16.90 square miles and serves a population of 7,759 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 724/878.

About ZIP code 15042

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($69,202) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15042 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,759

population

16.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Freedom	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15027 Conway (2.1 mi) 15005 Baden (3.4 mi) 15074 Rochester (3.7 mi) 15003 Ambridge (5.5 mi) 15066 New Brighton (5.7 mi) 15061 Monaca (6.3 mi) 16063 Zelienople (6.5 mi) 15015 Bradfordwoods (7.2 mi) 15090 Wexford (7.7 mi) 15143 Sewickley (7.9 mi) 15056 Leetsdale (8.1 mi) 15009 Beaver (8.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,759
Population density	459 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	007

Geography
Land area	16.90 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	40.6817
Longitude	-80.2075
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	724/878

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	42.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	21.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.7%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

7,759

Population

459

People per sq mi

52.6

Median age

$69,202

Median household income

$45,203

Per capita income

$217,300

Median home value

$1,428

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

11.5%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

3,085

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

146

Under 5

170

178

5–9

207

206

10–14

239

146

15–19

169

160

20–24

185

441

25–34

510

286

35–44

332

302

45–54

349

205

55–59

237

283

60–64

327

657

65–74

761

442

75–84

512

143

85+

166

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,332	17.2%
18 and over	6,427	82.8%
65 and over	2,681	34.6%
Median age	52.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Other race 1%

Black or African American 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,352	93%
Two or more races	256	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	145	1.8%
Other race	80	1%
Black or African American	54	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%
Asian	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	42.6%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	32.3%	32.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	22.7%	21.6%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.7%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 8.6%

$35k–$50k 7.9%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	8.6%
$35k–$50k	7.9%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	15.2%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$69,202

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.3%

$50k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 30.9%

$300k–$500k 16.9%

$500k–$1M 9.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,300
Median rent / month	$1,428
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.2%
2000–2009	19.4%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	18.9%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	15.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.7%
2 bedrooms	24.8%
3 bedrooms	55.6%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	34.0%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	66.0%
Electricity	23.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	7.1%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,829	54.4%
Cohabiting couple	241	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	394	11.7%
Female householder, no spouse	899	26.7%
Households with children under 18	740	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,762	52.4%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.2%	25.4%
Married	62.6%	50.0%
Separated	0.1%	0.7%
Widowed	3.1%	11.1%
Divorced	4.0%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 35.0%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 21.2%

Graduate / professional 11.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	2.5%
Kindergarten	69	5.2%
Elementary school	734	55.5%
High school	297	22.4%
College / grad school	190	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Other services 5.7%

Public administration 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.6%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.5%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	10.8%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	9.6%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 11.5%

Under 18 years 35.6%

18 and over 7.0%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.0%
Retirement income	41.0%
Supplemental Security	1.7%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	10.3%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.9%
Binge drinking	18.6%
No physical activity	22.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	21.3%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.5%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	12.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	519	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.5%
Public insurance	53.4%
No insurance	1.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,443	95.9%
Spanish	28	0.4%
Other Indo-European	18	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,582	97.7%
Born in same state	7,574	97.6%
Born in different state	6,569	84.7%
Foreign born	8	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	177	2.3%
Not a US citizen	156	88.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,182	15.2%
French	727	9.4%
Arab	510	6.6%
Irish	93	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	87	1.1%
English	37	0.5%
Norwegian	23	0.3%
German	18	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15042

What city is ZIP code 15042 in?

ZIP code 15042 is primarily assigned to Freedom, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15042 in?

ZIP code 15042 falls within Beaver County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15042 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 15042 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15042 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 15042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15042 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 15042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 15042?

ZIP code 15042 has an estimated population of 7,759 residents, with a density of 459 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15042 in?

ZIP code 15042 observes the EST timezone.