City

Salix, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥1,157Population
💰$55,859Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$147,300Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊2.3%Unemployment▼ 53% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87%Hispanic: 7.9%Black: 1.9%Other: 3.3%Race
White87.0%
Hispanic7.9%
Black1.9%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
10%
18–24
3%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty8.1% ▼ 19% below avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment2.3% ▼ 53% below avg
HS Graduate350 (45.3%)
Some College90 (11.6%)
Associates87 (11.3%)
Bachelors15 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree231 (29.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.3%Some College: 11.6%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 29.9%Edu
HS Grad45.3%
Some College11.6%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate29.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,859 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$147,300 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units513

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
50%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
30%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
50%
About Salix, PA

Salix is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,157 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Salix is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,859 is below the national average. Approximately 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Salix is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 65.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salix is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salix
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15952 1,157 $55,859 $147,300 2.3% 31.8% 65.9%