City

South Fork, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Cambria County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥2,464Population
💰$52,679Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.3Median Age
🏠$75,400Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 62% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1.1%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.1%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.17
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 62% below avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.4%)
HS Graduate990 (55.2%)
Some College213 (11.9%)
Associates151 (8.4%)
Bachelors214 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree201 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 55.2%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad55.2%
Some College11.9%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,679 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$75,400 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units1,293
Vacant Units155

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
9%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
68%
About South Fork, PA

South Fork is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Cambria County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,464 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.3 years.

Economically, South Fork is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,679 is below the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in South Fork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $75,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Fork is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15956 2,464 $52,679 $75,400 $696 1.9% 23.1% 88.2%