Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.9% ▼ 10% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.8% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,089 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 39,949 (43.9%) |
| Some College | 9,296 (10.2%) |
| Associates | 8,854 (9.7%) |
| Bachelors | 10,478 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21,401 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,397 ▼ 21% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $119,312 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $744/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 65,343 |
| Vacant Units | 9,053 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Cambria County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 52 ZIP codes spanning 44 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 133,574 residents. With a median age of 45.66, it is a mature county.
Cambria County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,397 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 13.4% is above the national average.
Housing in Cambria County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $119,312 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $743. Homeownership rates are high at 76.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Cambria County are primarily White (90.89%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Cambria County, PA is a solidly middle-class area in Pennsylvania. The 52 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16613 | Ashville | 1,574 | $73,056 | $141,100 | $491 | 3.6% | 39.8% |
| 15921 | Beaverdale | 267 | $50,917 | $55,300 | — | 0.0% | 17.7% |
| 16619 | Blandburg | 315 | $73,036 | $109,100 | — | 6.8% | 14.6% |
| 15722 | Carrolltown | 2,382 | $67,279 | $128,800 | $621 | 3.1% | 35.8% |
| 15925 | Cassandra | 95 | $55,750 | $80,000 | — | 0.0% | 19.4% |
| 16624 | Chest Springs | 184 | $60,000 | $122,700 | — | 2.3% | 41.8% |
| 15927 | Colver | 851 | $95,375 | $89,500 | — | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| 16630 | Cresson | 4,771 | $65,034 | $139,700 | $657 | 4.4% | 36.6% |
| 15930 | Dunlo | 410 | $140,904 | — | — | 0.0% | 36.8% |
| 16636 | Dysart | 1,006 | $88,561 | $163,000 | $1,264 | 1.3% | 39.2% |
| 15931 | Ebensburg | 8,852 | $62,772 | $176,400 | $857 | 4.7% | 40.5% |
| 15738 | Emeigh | 190 | $46,875 | $48,300 | — | 0.0% | 13.3% |
| 16639 | Fallentimber | 1,391 | $72,911 | $128,800 | $583 | 3.5% | 31.0% |
| 16640 | Flinton | 942 | $52,500 | $125,000 | — | 7.4% | 26.1% |
| 16641 | Gallitzin | 2,444 | $63,558 | $105,300 | $685 | 3.7% | 32.7% |
| 16646 | Hastings | 2,124 | $61,929 | $116,400 | $603 | 3.6% | 31.0% |
| 15901 | Johnstown | 3,466 | $27,946 | $19,200 | $476 | 11.1% | 25.8% |
| 15902 | Johnstown | 11,593 | $42,163 | $58,400 | $684 | 3.9% | 29.2% |
| 15904 | Johnstown | 16,283 | $65,122 | $172,200 | $856 | 5.0% | 40.7% |
| 15905 | Johnstown | 19,722 | $70,620 | $118,600 | $893 | 5.5% | 46.3% |
| 15906 | Johnstown | 9,654 | $39,713 | $53,000 | $567 | 8.2% | 24.7% |
| 15909 | Johnstown | 4,850 | $59,226 | $105,200 | $780 | 6.0% | 28.7% |
| 15938 | Lilly | 2,307 | $66,680 | $136,700 | $850 | 4.6% | 32.2% |
| 15940 | Loretto | 3,823 | $86,250 | $236,400 | $720 | 3.1% | 29.0% |
| 15760 | Marsteller | 142 | $78,125 | — | — | 10.1% | 51.4% |
| 15942 | Mineral Point | 2,134 | $86,528 | $185,800 | $962 | 5.1% | 50.2% |
| 15943 | Nanty Glo | 3,747 | $51,875 | $86,300 | $727 | 2.8% | 28.7% |
| 15762 | Nicktown | 866 | $62,500 | $209,200 | $1,107 | 0.0% | 30.6% |
| 15714 | Northern Cambria | 5,215 | $49,107 | $94,700 | $522 | 7.0% | 28.5% |
| 16668 | Patton | 3,620 | $60,947 | $111,000 | $481 | 4.1% | 32.3% |
| 15946 | Portage | 6,630 | $56,602 | $116,100 | $635 | 2.3% | 33.8% |
| 15948 | Revloc | 343 | $52,845 | $130,800 | — | 12.9% | 17.7% |
| 15773 | Saint Benedict | 488 | $62,813 | $78,300 | $950 | 5.9% | 25.7% |
| 16675 | Saint Boniface | 91 | $40,000 | $71,800 | — | 18.5% | 7.3% |
| 15951 | Saint Michael | 550 | $38,821 | — | $1,000 | 0.0% | 11.4% |
| 15952 | Salix | 1,157 | $55,859 | $147,300 | — | 2.3% | 31.8% |
| 15955 | Sidman | 2,241 | $69,125 | $123,400 | $840 | 3.1% | 33.7% |
| 15956 | South Fork | 2,464 | $52,679 | $75,400 | $696 | 1.9% | 23.1% |
| 15775 | Spangler | 467 | $78,365 | $99,600 | — | 4.0% | 29.6% |
| 15958 | Summerhill | 2,190 | $69,265 | $139,100 | $805 | 2.0% | 43.0% |
| 15960 | Twin Rocks | 169 | $63,359 | $77,500 | — | 1.8% | 26.6% |
| 15961 | Vintondale | 823 | $53,472 | $91,300 | $900 | 7.0% | 26.3% |
| 15962 | Wilmore | 388 | $56,750 | $105,400 | $714 | 1.3% | 26.8% |