The Works of the Arthur Koppel Co. at Koppel, PA (The Iron Trade Review, October 10, 1907, p. 583), 1907
Koppel’s story
119 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1907.
- 1907Koppel is settled
KoppelPA
A town of 693, settled in 1907.
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
693
2025 Census estimate · −2.5% since 2020
Typical home
$110K
−5.4% in a year
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
43.0
years
Jobs based here
514
A job hub
Is Koppel a good place to live?
Among 1,036 Pennsylvania towns, just 4 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Koppel. 16% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Koppel, against 29% in Pennsylvania’s towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Koppel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Koppel stand out
Where Koppel beats most towns.
Small town
693 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Big BeaverNorth Sewickley TownshipKoppel
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Koppel: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Koppel, and how to reach them.
PowerPenn PowerEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterPa Amer Water Co Ellwood CtyNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Koppel’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Pennsylvania you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person until 15 days before Election Day, or by mail (received 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBeaver County Board of ElectionsBeaver County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Mar 2022
ZIP code1613616136 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Koppel.
Housing
Homes in Koppel are worth about $110K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Koppel home is worth about $110,000, down 5.4% in a year, 62% below the Pennsylvania typical home. At $900 a month, Koppel’s median rent is where Pennsylvania’s towns sit at $1,115 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month.
$110KZillow home value
| Koppel | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $900 a month | $1,115 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 79% | 78% | 73% |
Typical home value
Koppel$110K
Pennsylvania$287K
−5.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 1.9 jobs for every working resident, Koppel draws in 512 commuters
Most working residents leave Koppel for work: only 1% work in town. Since 2013, Koppel has added 143 jobs, to 514 in 2023. 5.2% of Koppel residents live below the poverty line.
1%work in town
| Koppel | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 7.6% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Koppel1%
Cranberry Township8%
Pittsburgh7%
Beaver Falls6%
Chippewa Township4%
16 mi
median commute distance
514
jobs based in Koppel
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Koppel
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 88% of U.S. communities.
12risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Koppel
Koppel has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 28 inches of snow falls in a winter.
28″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–39°
Spring38–61°
Summer59–82°
Fall43–64°
Oct 25
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Koppel
5 crimes were reported in Koppel in 2025: 5 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Koppel is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Koppel is
Koppel beats the Pennsylvania average on 3 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 15% of adults report frequent mental distress in Koppel.
| Koppel | Pennsylvania towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 38% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 34% | 35% |
26 measures vs. Pennsylvania
3 better20 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Koppel | PA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer smokers | 13.6% | 15.8% |
| Fewer adults in fair or poor health | 16.3% | 18.7% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11% | 8.8% |
Heritage Valley Beaver
8.6 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 73 attractions →Acrisure Stadium and 57 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Koppel. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaAcrisure Stadium
32 mi LandmarkFort Duquesne
31 mi Stadium & arenaPNC Park
39 mi Theme parkKennywood
32 mi Stadium & arenaPPG Paints Arena
32 mi LandmarkFort PittSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Acrisure Stadium: Fo2grfr, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Duquesne: Sébastien Paquin, CC BY-SA 3.0 · PNC Park: alpineinc, CC BY 2.0 · Kennywood: Ski2007 of English Wikipedia, Public domain · PPG Paints Arena: Jleedev, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fort Pitt: Downtown_Pittsburgh_May_2008.jpg: Allie Caufield derivative work: GrapedApe (tal, CC BY 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Koppel
18pages on Koppel
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Koppel
Geneva CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Beaver Falls4.3 mi$33,450 tuitionPennsylvania State University-Penn State BeaverUniversity or college · Public · Monaca10.9 mi$14,408 in-state tuitionCommunity College of Beaver CountyCommunity college · Public · Monaca12.4 mi$7,500 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Koppel residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Pennsylvania.
A job hub
Every workday, about 512 people come to Koppel for work
Where Koppel’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
514jobs based in Koppel
1%of working residents work in town
16 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Koppel
Borough in Pennsylvania, US
Koppel is a borough in northern Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 712 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1910
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 906 ft
- ZIP code
- 16136
Questions about Koppel
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Koppel, PA a good place to live?
Koppel has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.