| City: | South Heights, Pennsylvania |
| County: | Beaver County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:01:28 PM |
| Population: | 360 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 724 / 878 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.5757, -80.2370 |
| Land Area: | 0.31 sq mi |
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South Heights is a compact borough of 360 residents in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, sitting on less than half a square mile along the Ohio River. With a median age of 48.3 years and median household income of $62,500, it's a working-class community where 94% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (137 of 184 households). The borough's street grid includes Jordan Street (the most developed thoroughfare), along with numbered streets and alleys that bear Pennsylvania place names like Penn Alley and Duquesne Alley.
Despite having 29 distinct street names across its small footprint, South Heights is designated as a PO Box Only Zone. This means residents and businesses don't have the option of standard street delivery. The post office maintains 202 PO Boxes for the community's 184 occupied homes, an adoption rate of 1.10 that indicates the facility also serves some surrounding areas. Mail delivery here combines both a rural carrier route and a limited city route, typical of small Pennsylvania river towns that predate modern postal infrastructure.
The community sits along the Ohio River, accessible via Economy Street Extension and Hill Road. Nearby municipalities include Coraopolis (1.4 miles), Economy (1.8 miles), and the affluent borough of Sewickley (2.9 miles). With only 5 business establishments employing 29 people locally, most of the 189 workers in transportation sectors likely commute to nearby industrial or logistics facilities in the greater Pittsburgh area. The housing stock is old, with all 209 pre-1939 structures accounting for the entire building inventory, a testament to South Heights' origins as a 19th-century industrial river town.
Street names mix numbered streets (1st, 3rd, 4th), Pennsylvania place names (Penn Alley, Duquesne Alley), nature references (Cedar Way, Oak St), and local geographic features (Ohio River, River Ave).
ZIP Code 15081 has 360 residents and 184 households (average 1.96 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, significantly older than the state (41.0) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 55.3% male and 44.7% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.4%, much higher than the state average of 75.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (0.6%, much lower than the state average of 10.9% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 360Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 343Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,161.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $54,107Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 184Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $142,500Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.96Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.14Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 417 | 345 | 342 | 414 | 449 | 394 | 420 | 369 | 344 | 310 | 330 | 325 | 343 |
| Decennial Census | 475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 360 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.3
Male Median Age: 43.7
Female Median Age: 51.8
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 25 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 4 |
| Female | 10 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 21 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 20 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 40 | 41 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| White: | 340 | 99.13% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.29% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 343 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 199 | 55.28% | 43.7 years |
| Females: | 161 | 44.72% | 51.8 years |
| Total: | 360 | 100% | 48.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 341 | 99.42% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Total Population: | 343 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 341 | 99.42% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 2 | 0.58% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $54,107, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $10,178 (23.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $10,112. Family households earn a median of $69,219 versus $36,875 for nonfamily households (a difference of $32,344). By gender, male median income is $45,833 and female is $53,594, which is closely matches the state female median ($54,031), with a current gap of $7,761 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.5%, which is a bit lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is markedly below the state rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (28.7%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $43,929 | $38,500 | $31,500 | $29,688 | $33,125 | $48,125 | $55,625 | $54,464 | $64,219 | $66,023 | $67,292 | $65,833 | $62,500 |
| Median Family Income | $46,875 | $39,500 | $34,583 | $48,125 | $53,214 | $72,625 | $66,500 | $67,857 | $69,375 | $74,821 | $79,167 | $84,773 | $85,000 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $24,688 | $26,000 | $26,125 | $26,071 | $26,827 | $27,188 | $28,500 | $31,875 | $51,250 | $51,429 | $42,054 | $44,167 | $41,563 |
| Median Male Income | $36,397 | $32,411 | $31,176 | $31,786 | $0 | $34,038 | $40,625 | $48,750 | $53,646 | $53,182 | $56,818 | $59,018 | $47,386 |
| Median Female Income | $23,333 | $24,485 | $31,806 | $30,417 | $0 | $40,357 | $27,381 | $28,750 | $38,281 | $40,938 | $37,273 | $45,804 | $53,594 |
| Employed: | 195 | 61.51% |
| Unemployed: | 3 | 0.95% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 119 | 37.54% |
| Total: | 317 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 41 | 21.03% |
| Service: | 36 | 18.46% |
| Sales and Office: | 50 | 25.64% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 12 | 6.15% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 56 | 28.72% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 195 | 100% |
Insufficient data for median home value. Insufficient data for median gross rent. Of occupied housing, owners make up 74.71% (57.69% with a mortgage, 42.31% free-and-clear) and renters 25.29% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 16.75%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (9.42%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $95,100 | $90,200 | $89,200 | $83,300 | $84,500 | $85,600 | $92,300 | $90,000 | $95,400 | $99,100 | $123,900 | $123,900 | $125,000 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 20 | 45.45% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 24 | 54.55% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 44 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $743 | $860 | $905 | $909 | $825 | $722 | $578 | $587 | $629 | $668 | $707 | $788 | $1,050 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 75 | 43.10% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 55 | 31.61% |
| Renter Occupied: | 44 | 25.29% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 174 | 83.25% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 35 | 16.75% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 185 | 88.52% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 12 | 5.74% |
| Other Units: | 12 | 5.74% |
| Total Housing Units: | 209 | 100% |
In 2024, 14.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.70%, which is on par with the state rate (91.90%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 9.00%, which is on par with the state rate (8.10%), down 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.00 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (38.00%). College enrollment is 38.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 9 | 3.19% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 37 | 13.12% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 126 | 44.68% |
| Some college, no degree: | 45 | 15.96% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 8.16% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 38 | 13.48% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4 | 1.42% |
| Total: | 282 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 236 | 83.69% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 42 | 14.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 241 | 61.64% |
| Public Insurance: | 150 | 38.36% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 391 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 391 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 10.1% | 14.9% | 12.9% | 12.4% | 7.6% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 8.8% | 9.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 9 | 18.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 14 | 28.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 8 | 16.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 38.00% |
| Total: | 50 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 9 | 18.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 22 | 44.00% |
ZIP Code 15081 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 20 people with an annual payroll of $1,100,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 229Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 4Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $229,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,100,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 20Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 15081 is located in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Pennsylvania's 17th Congressional District. This area has a population of 2,356,285 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 15081. It covers 0.31 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.077 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,356,285Source: Census |
| MSA: | Pittsburgh, PA MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.31 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.077 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 17Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1733.22 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 4272216Source: Census |
| Place Name: | South Heights borough; PennsylvaniaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 15081 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.