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Ambridge, PA
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15003.
Population
6,890
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,633
ZIP codes
1
Ambridge and its ZIP codes
Ambridge at a glance
- Ambridge is about 16 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 172nd among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $51,537, 34% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,200 (61% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $969 a month.
Local data for Ambridge, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ambridge, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,537
Poverty rate
15.5%
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$969/mo
Homeownership
46.7%
Bachelor's or higher
20.5%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,185), German Americans (998), Italian Americans (882).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Ambridge.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,865
48,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,900
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.4B
FY 2026, $8,131 per person
How people get to work
Ambridge, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.0%
- Carpooled15.2%
- Public transit4.4%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home11.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ambridge, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
853
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
205
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 21°F
38.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Ambridge
1 in or overlapping Ambridge. Population shown
Cities near Ambridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ambridge HeightsCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 1 |
| South HeightsBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LeetsdaleBorough | 1.8 mi | 1 |
| AliquippaCity | 2.2 mi | 4.2 |
| Bell AcresBorough | 2.7 mi | 5.4 |
| EdgeworthBorough | 3.1 mi | 1.5 |
| BadenBorough | 3.5 mi | 2.3 |
| EconomyBorough | 4 mi | 17.9 |
| SewickleyBorough | 4.3 mi | 1 |
| Sewickley HeightsBorough | 4.6 mi | 7.3 |
| Carnot-MoonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 6 |
| Glen OsborneBorough | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ConwayBorough | 5.2 mi | 1.3 |
| HaysvilleBorough | 5.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Sewickley HillsBorough | 6.1 mi | 2.5 |
| CoraopolisBorough | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ambridge, PA in?
- Ambridge is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Ambridge, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ambridge include 15003.
- What is the population of Ambridge, PA?
- About 6,890 people live in Ambridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ambridge?
- Nearby places include Ambridge Heights (0.8 mi), South Heights (1.1 mi), Leetsdale (1.8 mi), Aliquippa (2.2 mi), Bell Acres (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023