City

Windber, PA

1 ZIP code  ·  Somerset County  ·  Pennsylvania

👥10,383Population
💰$59,256Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂45.4Median Age
🏠$120,000Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓35.1%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic3.1%
Black0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads35.1% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,605 (47.8%)
Some College643 (8.5%)
Associates582 (7.7%)
Bachelors1,073 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree1,573 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 14.2%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors14.2%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,256 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$120,000 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$752/mo
Total Housing Units5,227
Vacant Units783

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
40%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
61%
About Windber, PA

Windber is a city in Pennsylvania, located in Somerset County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,383 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.4 years.

Economically, Windber is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,256 is below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Windber is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $752 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Windber is moderately educated. 35.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Windber
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
15963 10,383 $59,256 $120,000 $752 5.5% 35.1% 80.9%