Northern Cambria, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15714
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,323
- 75/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,500
- Median income Below-median income area
- $102,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Northern Cambria pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 10th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 75
- people per sq mi
- 74%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15714 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15714 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Northern Cambria, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,323 residents across 71.1 square miles, a density of 75 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15714 reports a modest median household income of $52,500 (33% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,195. The poverty rate is 23.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $102,500 (55% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $635; owner occupancy is 74.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15714 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 15714
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Northern Cambria, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15714.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 10
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 9
Transportation and warehousing
9 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15714, Northern Cambria, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
5,323
Population
71.1
Area (sq mi)
75
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15714?
41.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,500
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$27,195
Per Capita Income
23.8%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15714 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Northern Cambria, PA household income vs. every Pennsylvania ZIP code
Median household income among 1,642 reporting Pennsylvania ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,500 12th percentile higher than 12% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,363housing units
2,363
Total Housing Units
2,030
Occupied Units
333
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$102,500
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$635
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 122 business establishments in ZIP 15714, employing approximately 1,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $39,861,000.
122
Businesses
1,198
Employees
$39.9M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 22 | 18.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 8.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 7.4% |
| Construction | 7 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 2.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15714 vs 15760 →
ZIP 15714 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15714
Northern Cambria (15714)
5,323 residents
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
2,412 residents
- 15762 823
Nicktown (15762)
823 residents
- 15775 751
Spangler (15775)
751 residents
- 15773 516
Saint Benedict (15773)
516 residents
- 15745 337
Heilwood (15745)
337 residents
- 15710 266
Alverda (15710)
266 residents
- 15738 265
Emeigh (15738)
265 residents
- 15760 152
Marsteller (15760)
152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15714 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15714 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15760
Marsteller (15760)
$80,938 median income
- 15775
Spangler (15775)
$72,321 median income
- 15724
Cherry Tree (15724)
$67,500 median income
- 15762
Nicktown (15762)
$67,188 median income
- 15745
Heilwood (15745)
$66,458 median income
- 15738
Emeigh (15738)
$59,250 median income
- 15773
Saint Benedict (15773)
$54,821 median income
- 15714
Northern Cambria (15714)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15714 ranks #8 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15760 | Marsteller, PA | 152 | 1.2 mi |
| 15710 | Alverda, PA | 266 | 2.6 mi |
| 15762 | Nicktown, PA | 823 | 3.3 mi |
| 15775 | Spangler, PA | 751 | 2.5 mi |
| 15761 | Mentcle, PA | 111 | 3.6 mi |
| 15738 | Emeigh, PA | 265 | 3.8 mi |
| 15724 | Cherry Tree, PA | 2,412 | 6.5 mi |
| 15737 | Elmora, PA | 83 | 4.4 mi |
| 15773 | Saint Benedict, PA | 516 | 4.8 mi |
| 15745 | Heilwood, PA | 337 | 5.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15714, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,323 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15714 in?
ZIP code 15714 (Northern Cambria) is located in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Cambria County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/cambria-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15714?
ZIP code 15714 in Northern Cambria, PA has a population of 5,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15714?
The median household income in ZIP 15714 is $52,500, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15714?
The median home value in ZIP 15714 is $102,500, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15714?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15714 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15714?
ZIP code 15714 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15714?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15714 are: Health care and social assistance (26), Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (22). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15714?
In ZIP code 15714, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15714?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15714 is 22.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15714?
In ZIP code 15714, approximately 74.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15714?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15714 is 23.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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