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Big Beaver, PA
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 16115, 16136, 16141, 16157.
Population
1,843
Land area
17.8sq mi
People per sq mi
104
ZIP codes
4
Big Beaver and its ZIP codes
Big Beaver at a glance
- Big Beaver is 64% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- The median household income is $71,678, 8% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,100 (27% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $975 a month.
Local data for Big Beaver, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Big Beaver, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,678
Poverty rate
6.0%
Median home value
$186,100
Median rent
$975/mo
Homeownership
95.4%
Bachelor's or higher
27.0%
Median age
55.4
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (444), Irish Americans (320), Italian Americans (316).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Big Beaver.
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
Big Beaver, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled6.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Big Beaver, 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
ZIP codes in Big Beaver
4 in or overlapping Big Beaver. Population shown
Cities near Big Beaver
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HomewoodBorough | 1.8 mi | 0.2 |
| New GalileeBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| KoppelBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.5 |
| West MayfieldBorough | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| DarlingtonBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| New BeaverBorough | 4.3 mi | 14.5 |
| Ellwood CityBorough | 4.5 mi | 2.3 |
| Beaver FallsCity | 4.5 mi | 2.1 |
| EastvaleBorough | 4.6 mi | 0.1 |
| WampumBorough | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| FriscoCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.4 |
| ChewtonCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Enon ValleyBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| EllportBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.4 |
| HazenCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| Patterson HeightsBorough | 6 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Big Beaver, PA in?
- Big Beaver is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Big Beaver, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Big Beaver include 16115, 16136, 16141, 16157.
- What is the population of Big Beaver, PA?
- About 1,843 people live in Big Beaver, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Big Beaver?
- Nearby places include Homewood (1.8 mi), New Galilee (2.3 mi), Koppel (2.3 mi), West Mayfield (3.1 mi), Darlington (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023