PlainZIP

Emeigh, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15738

Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

265
39/sq mi
$59,250
Median income
$79,000
Median home value
15.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Emeigh pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

28th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
97%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15738 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15738 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Emeigh, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 265 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15738 reports a modest median household income of $59,250 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $18,674. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. Median home value sits at $79,000 (65% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 96.7%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is -. To put 15738 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 →

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 15738, Emeigh, 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

265

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15738?

36.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$59,250

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$18,674

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15738 ranks nationally

Emeigh, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,250 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 61.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.7%

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

What does housing look like?

83

Total Housing Units

61

Occupied Units

22

Vacant Units

3.05

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.7%
Renter 3.3%

$79,000

Median Home Value

-65% vs state

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 15738, employing approximately 3 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,000.

3

Businesses

3

Employees

$100K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 15738 vs 15760 →

ZIP 15738 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 15738 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15738 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 15738 ranks #6 of 9 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 3.1 mi
15775 Spangler, PA 751 4.4 mi
15724 Cherry Tree, PA 2,412 3.7 mi
16646 Hastings, PA 2,558 3.8 mi
15714 Northern Cambria, PA 5,323 3.8 mi
15737 Elmora, PA 83 6.1 mi
15773 Saint Benedict, PA 516 5.2 mi
16692 Westover, PA 753 5.6 mi
15721 Burnside, PA 234 8.5 mi
15710 Alverda, PA 266 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

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Pop: 21,226
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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 Emeigh, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15738 in? ▼
ZIP code 15738 (Emeigh) 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 15738? ▼
ZIP code 15738 in Emeigh, PA has a population of 265 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15738? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15738 is $59,250, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15738? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15738 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15738? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15738 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15738? ▼
ZIP code 15738 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 3 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15738? ▼
In ZIP code 15738, 61.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15738? ▼
In ZIP code 15738, approximately 96.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15738? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15738 is 10.2% 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.