PlainZIP

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
$52,500
Median income
$102,500
Median home value
18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $27,195. The poverty rate stands at 23.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $102,500 (55% below the state average); renters pay a median of $635 monthly, and 74.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 15714 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cambria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15714?

41.8

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 95.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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

$27,195

Per Capita Income

23.8%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15714 ranks nationally

Northern Cambria, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,500 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,363

Total Housing Units

2,030

Occupied Units

333

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.4%
Renter 25.6%

$102,500

Median Home Value

-55% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15714 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15714 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

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Pop: 21,226
15904 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 16,608
15902 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 12,513
15906 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 11,144
15931 standard
Ebensburg, PA
Pop: 9,148
15946 standard
Portage, PA
Pop: 7,093

Related Areas

Cambria County Northern Cambria, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.