City

Emporium, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cameron County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥4,086Population
💰$47,880Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$86,800Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.3%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊9.6%Unemployment▲ 97% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.1%
Asian0.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.00
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads23.3% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment9.6% ▲ 97% above avg
No HS Diploma22 (0.8%)
HS Graduate1,377 (47.5%)
Some College430 (14.8%)
Associates392 (13.5%)
Bachelors317 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree358 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 47.5%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad47.5%
Some College14.8%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.7%Renter: 32.3%Tenure
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
45%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,880 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$86,800 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units2,685
Vacant Units666

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
20%
$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
60%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
10%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
56%
About Emporium, PA

Emporium is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cameron County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,086 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Emporium is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,880 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.6%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Emporium is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emporium is less-educated. 23.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Emporium
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15834 4,086 $47,880 $86,800 $698 9.6% 23.3% 67.7%