City

Johnstown, PA

8 ZIP codes  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥65,568Population
💰$56,574Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂45.9Median Age
🏠$105,363Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓36.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.4%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 4.7%Asian: 0.8%Other: 5%Race
White86.4%
Hispanic2.9%
Black4.7%
Asian0.8%
Other5.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads36.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma334 (0.7%)
HS Graduate18,987 (42.2%)
Some College4,686 (10.4%)
Associates4,594 (10.2%)
Bachelors4,871 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree11,569 (25.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 25.7%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College10.4%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate25.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.4%Renter: 29.6%Tenure
Owner70.4%
Renter29.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,574 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$105,362 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units34,395
Vacant Units5,233

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
60%
About Johnstown, PA

Johnstown is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 65,568 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.92 years.

Economically, Johnstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,573 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Johnstown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $105,362, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Johnstown is moderately educated. 36.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.37%).

Johnstown, PA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Pennsylvania. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Johnstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15901 3,466 $27,946 $19,200 $476 11.1% 25.8% 41.1%
15902 11,593 $42,163 $58,400 $684 3.9% 29.2% 64.2%
15904 16,283 $65,122 $172,200 $856 5.0% 40.7% 72.6%
15905 19,722 $70,620 $118,600 $893 5.5% 46.3% 76.0%
15906 9,654 $39,713 $53,000 $567 8.2% 24.7% 66.9%
15909 4,850 $59,226 $105,200 $780 6.0% 28.7% 82.5%