Nicktown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15762
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 823
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $67,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nicktown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15762 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Nicktown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 823 residents across 34.6 square miles, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15762 reports a modest median household income of $67,188 (14% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,211. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.2% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $211,700 (7% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP) and median rent is $1,125; 91.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15762 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 15762
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nicktown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15762.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 15762, Nicktown, 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
823
Population
34.6
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15762?
49.0
Median Age
59.3%
Male
40.7%
Female
0.0%
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?
$67,188
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$35,211
Per Capita Income
1.2%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
30.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15762 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Nicktown, 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)
$67,188 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
394housing units
394
Total Housing Units
359
Occupied Units
35
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,125
Median Rent
1972
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 15762, employing approximately 141 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,442,000.
14
Businesses
141
Employees
$4.4M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 3 | 21.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 21.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 21.4% |
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 15762 vs 15714 →
ZIP 15762 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
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
2,432 residents
- 15927 1,176
Colver (15927)
1,176 residents
- 15762 823
Nicktown (15762)
823 residents
- 15957 755
Strongstown (15957)
755 residents
- 15775 751
Spangler (15775)
751 residents
- 15745 337
Heilwood (15745)
337 residents
- 15710 266
Alverda (15710)
266 residents
- 15760 152
Marsteller (15760)
152 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15762 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15762 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
- 15957
Strongstown (15957)
$71,250 median income
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
$68,068 median income
- 15762
Nicktown (15762)
$67,188 median income
- 15745
Heilwood (15745)
$66,458 median income
- 15714
Northern Cambria (15714)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15762 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15714 | Northern Cambria, PA | 5,323 | 3.3 mi |
| 15775 | Spangler, PA | 751 | 3.3 mi |
| 15737 | Elmora, PA | 83 | 3.8 mi |
| 15760 | Marsteller, PA | 152 | 3.9 mi |
| 15710 | Alverda, PA | 266 | 3.7 mi |
| 15761 | Mentcle, PA | 111 | 4.0 mi |
| 15957 | Strongstown, PA | 755 | 4.5 mi |
| 15927 | Colver, PA | 1,176 | 4.8 mi |
| 15745 | Heilwood, PA | 337 | 4.8 mi |
| 15722 | Carrolltown, PA | 2,432 | 5.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15762, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 15762 in?
ZIP code 15762 (Nicktown) 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 15762?
ZIP code 15762 in Nicktown, PA has a population of 823 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15762?
The median household income in ZIP 15762 is $67,188, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15762?
The median home value in ZIP 15762 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15762 is White at 99.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15762?
ZIP code 15762 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 141 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15762?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15762 are: Manufacturing (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15762?
In ZIP code 15762, 73.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.4% 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 15762?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15762 is 30.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15762?
In ZIP code 15762, approximately 91.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15762 is 1.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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