City

Northern Cambria, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥5,215Population
💰$49,107Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$94,700Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊7.0%Unemployment▲ 42% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.3% Female 52.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Asian: 1%Other: 1.5%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Asian1.0%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
18%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty28.1% ▲ 181% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment7.0% ▲ 42% above avg
No HS Diploma111 (3.5%)
HS Graduate1,490 (46.8%)
Some College368 (11.6%)
Associates309 (9.7%)
Bachelors350 (11%)
Graduate Degree557 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 46.8%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad46.8%
Some College11.6%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.7%Renter: 26.3%Tenure
Owner73.7%
Renter26.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,107 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$94,700 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$522/mo
Total Housing Units2,314
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
59%
About Northern Cambria, PA

Northern Cambria is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,215 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Northern Cambria is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,107 is below the national average. Approximately 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Northern Cambria is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $522 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Northern Cambria is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Northern Cambria
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15714 5,215 $49,107 $94,700 $522 7.0% 28.5% 73.7%