Carrolltown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15722
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,432
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,068
- Median income Near-median income area
- $124,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Carrolltown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15722 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15722 covers 52.9 square miles in Carrolltown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,432 residents on file, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15722 reports a modest median household income of $68,068 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,428. The poverty rate is 10.5%, with unemployment at 3.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,300 (45% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $746; owner occupancy is 91.9%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15722 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 15722
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Carrolltown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15722.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 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 15722, Carrolltown, 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
2,432
Population
52.9
Area (sq mi)
46
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15722?
43.5
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
0.1%
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?
$68,068
Median Household Income
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$31,428
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15722 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Carrolltown, 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)
$68,068 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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
975housing units
975
Total Housing Units
923
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$124,300
Median Home Value
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$746
Median Rent
1956
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 15722, employing approximately 402 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,828,000.
53
Businesses
402
Employees
$13.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 9 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 13.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Information | 3 | 5.7% |
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 15722 vs 15773 →
ZIP 15722 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15931
Ebensburg (15931)
9,148 residents
- 16646 2,558
Hastings (16646)
2,558 residents
- 15722 2,432
Carrolltown (15722)
2,432 residents
- 15927 1,176
Colver (15927)
1,176 residents
- 15762 823
Nicktown (15762)
823 residents
- 15775 751
Spangler (15775)
751 residents
- 15948 550
Revloc (15948)
550 residents
- 15773 516
Saint Benedict (15773)
516 residents
- 16624 204
Chest Springs (16624)
204 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15722 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15722 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15927
Colver (15927)
$98,633 median income
- 15760
Marsteller (15760)
$80,938 median income
- 15775
Spangler (15775)
$72,321 median income
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
$68,068 median income
- 15762
Nicktown (15762)
$67,188 median income
- 16646
Hastings (16646)
$66,359 median income
- 15931
Ebensburg (15931)
$64,780 median income
- 16624
Chest Springs (16624)
$58,438 median income
- 15948
Revloc (15948)
$55,972 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15722 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15773 | Saint Benedict, PA | 516 | 2.3 mi |
| 15737 | Elmora, PA | 83 | 2.1 mi |
| 16646 | Hastings, PA | 2,558 | 5.9 mi |
| 15775 | Spangler, PA | 751 | 3.9 mi |
| 15762 | Nicktown, PA | 823 | 5.7 mi |
| 15927 | Colver, PA | 1,176 | 4.9 mi |
| 15931 | Ebensburg, PA | 9,148 | 5.8 mi |
| 15760 | Marsteller, PA | 152 | 5.6 mi |
| 16624 | Chest Springs, PA | 204 | 6.5 mi |
| 15948 | Revloc, PA | 550 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15722, 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 (2,432 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 15722 in?
ZIP code 15722 (Carrolltown) 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 15722?
ZIP code 15722 in Carrolltown, PA has a population of 2,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15722?
The median household income in ZIP 15722 is $68,068, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15722?
The median home value in ZIP 15722 is $124,300, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15722?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15722 is White at 96.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15722?
ZIP code 15722 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 402 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15722?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15722 are: Retail trade (9), Health care and social assistance (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15722?
In ZIP code 15722, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 15722?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15722 is 24.2 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 15722?
In ZIP code 15722, approximately 91.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15722?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15722 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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