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Beaver Falls, PA
City in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Population
8,850
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,144
ZIP codes
0
Beaver Falls and its ZIP codes
Beaver Falls at a glance
- Beaver Falls is about 14 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 116th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $49,924, 36% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,100 (64% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Beaver Falls, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beaver Falls, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,924
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$92,100
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
22.4%
Median age
32.6
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,729), Irish Americans (1,060), Italian Americans (984).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Beaver Falls.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.1 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
Beaver Falls, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone61.4%
- Carpooled15.3%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked10.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beaver Falls, 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
83° / 19°F
40.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Beaver Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastvaleBorough | 0.3 mi | 0.1 |
| West MayfieldBorough | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Patterson HeightsBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| New BrightonBorough | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| FallstonBorough | 2.8 mi | 0.5 |
| HomewoodBorough | 3.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BridgewaterBorough | 4.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Big BeaverBorough | 4.5 mi | 17.8 |
| RochesterBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.6 |
| KoppelBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.5 |
| BeaverBorough | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| HazenCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| East RochesterBorough | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MonacaBorough | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| DarlingtonBorough | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beaver Falls, PA in?
- Beaver Falls is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Beaver Falls, PA?
- About 8,850 people live in Beaver Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beaver Falls?
- Nearby places include Eastvale (0.3 mi), West Mayfield (1.5 mi), Patterson Heights (1.8 mi), New Brighton (2.2 mi), Fallston (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023