City

Central City, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,474Population
💰$60,972Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$105,200Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 45.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Hispanic: 0.2%Asian: 0.4%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.1%
Hispanic0.2%
Asian0.4%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (0.9%)
HS Graduate840 (51%)
Some College165 (10%)
Associates196 (11.9%)
Bachelors153 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree279 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 51%Some College: 10%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad51.0%
Some College10.0%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.1%Renter: 12.9%Tenure
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,972 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$105,200 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$747/mo
Total Housing Units1,512
Vacant Units484

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Central City, PA

Central City is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,474 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Central City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,972 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Central City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $747 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Central City is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.1%).

Central City, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania.

ZIP Codes in Central City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15926 2,474 $60,972 $105,200 $747 2.4% 26.2% 87.1%