City

Cresson, PA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,771Population
💰$65,034Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$139,700Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓36.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
17%
25–44
20%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads36.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma70 (2.3%)
HS Graduate1,307 (42.8%)
Some College291 (9.5%)
Associates268 (8.8%)
Bachelors466 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree652 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College9.5%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.3%Renter: 28.7%Tenure
Owner71.3%
Renter28.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,034 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$139,700 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$657/mo
Total Housing Units2,143
Vacant Units238

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
60%
About Cresson, PA

Cresson is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 4,771 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.88 years.

Economically, Cresson is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,034 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Cresson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $139,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $657 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cresson is moderately educated. 36.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.19%).

Cresson, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Cresson
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
16630 4,771 $65,034 $139,700 $657 4.4% 36.6% 71.3%

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