| ZIP Code | 15943 |
|---|---|
| City | Nanty Glo |
| State | Pennsylvania (PA) |
| County | Cambria County |
| Area Code | 582/814 |
| Elevation | 2,169 ft |
| Latitude | 40.474825 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.835526 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 42021 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.3 yrs ↑ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.26 |
| Below Poverty | 14.1% ▲ 41% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.7% ▼ 26% below avg |
| Unemployment | 2.8% ▼ 43% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 36 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,330 (54.8%) |
| Some College | 167 (6.9%) |
| Associates | 197 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 245 (10.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 450 (18.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,875 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $86,300 ▼ 69% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $727/mo ↑ 14% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,975 |
| Vacant Units | 325 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,975 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 325 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.26 |
ZIP code 15943 is located in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. With a population of 3,747, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 48.3 years. Economically, 15943 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,875 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 15943 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $86,300 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $727 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 70.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 23% since 2019.
The population of 15943 is primarily White (96.21%). Residents are moderately educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 14.1%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 15943 stands at 2.8%, which is below the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 15943 in Nanty Glo, PA is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,747 residents, a median household income of $51,875, and a median home value of $86,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Pennsylvania.