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Monaca, PA
Borough in Beaver County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15061.
Population
5,519
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,723
ZIP codes
1
Monaca and its ZIP codes
Monaca at a glance
- Monaca is about 9.4 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 241st among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $73,538, 6% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,700 (36% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $768 a month.
Local data for Monaca, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monaca, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,538
Poverty rate
10.5%
Median home value
$162,700
Median rent
$768/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
39.0
Average commute
31.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,449), Italian Americans (1,154), Irish Americans (1,028).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Beaver County. PPP loans are for Monaca.
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
Monaca, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 31.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monaca, 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 Monaca
1 in or overlapping Monaca. Population shown
Cities near Monaca
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East RochesterBorough | 1 mi | 0.4 |
| FreedomBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.6 |
| RochesterBorough | 1.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Pine RunCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BeaverBorough | 1.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BridgewaterBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ConwayBorough | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| FallstonBorough | 3.6 mi | 0.5 |
| BadenBorough | 4 mi | 2.3 |
| New BrightonBorough | 4 mi | 1 |
| AliquippaCity | 4.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Patterson HeightsBorough | 4.8 mi | 0.2 |
| UnionvilleCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| EastvaleBorough | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Beaver FallsCity | 6.1 mi | 2.1 |
| EconomyBorough | 6.2 mi | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Monaca, PA in?
- Monaca is in Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Monaca, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Monaca include 15061.
- What is the population of Monaca, PA?
- About 5,519 people live in Monaca, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Monaca?
- Nearby places include East Rochester (1 mi), Freedom (1.1 mi), Rochester (1.3 mi), Pine Run (1.7 mi), Beaver (1.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023