County

Cameron County, PA

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,475Population
💰$48,078Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂52.1Median Age
🏠$89,362Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊9.5%Unemployment▲ 95% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic1.9%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.99
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment9.5% ▲ 95% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,561 (48.3%)
Some College483 (15%)
Associates412 (12.8%)
Bachelors359 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree389 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 15%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College15.0%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,078 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$89,362 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$706/mo
Total Housing Units3,818
Vacant Units1,591

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Cameron County, PA

Cameron County is located in Pennsylvania and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,475 residents. With a median age of 52.12, it is a mature county.

Cameron County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,078 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 9.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.7% is above the national average.

Housing in Cameron County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $89,362 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $706. Homeownership rates are high at 68.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cameron County are primarily White (92.87%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cameron County, PA is a working-class area in Pennsylvania. The 3 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 Codes in Cameron County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
15832 Driftwood 282 $40,139 $119,300 $825 11.5% 19.7%
15834 Emporium 4,086 $47,880 $86,800 $698 9.6% 23.3%
15861 Sinnamahoning 107 $76,563 $108,300 0.0% 28.1%