Saint Benedict, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15773
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 516
- 52/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $54,821
- Median income Below-median income area
- $71,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Saint Benedict pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 52
- people per sq mi
- 91%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15773 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15773 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Benedict, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 516 residents across 9.8 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15773 reports a modest median household income of $54,821 (30% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,067. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 18.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $71,300 (69% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP); owner occupancy is 90.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15773 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 →
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 15773, Saint Benedict, 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
516
Population
9.8
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15773?
44.5
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
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?
$54,821
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,067
Per Capita Income
33.8%
Poverty Rate
18.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15773 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Saint Benedict, 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)
$54,821 15th percentile higher than 15% 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
194housing units
194
Total Housing Units
171
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$71,300
Median Home Value
-69% vs state ZIP avg
1947
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 15773, employing approximately 62 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,592,000.
10
Businesses
62
Employees
$1.6M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 3 | 30.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 30.0% |
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 15773 vs 15737 →
ZIP 15773 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
- 15714
Northern Cambria (15714)
5,323 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
- 15773 516
Saint Benedict (15773)
516 residents
- 15738 265
Emeigh (15738)
265 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15773 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15773 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
- 15738
Emeigh (15738)
$59,250 median income
- 15773
Saint Benedict (15773)
$54,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15773 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15737 | Elmora, PA | 83 | 1.9 mi |
| 15722 | Carrolltown, PA | 2,432 | 2.3 mi |
| 15775 | Spangler, PA | 751 | 2.4 mi |
| 16646 | Hastings, PA | 2,558 | 3.9 mi |
| 15760 | Marsteller, PA | 152 | 3.7 mi |
| 15714 | Northern Cambria, PA | 5,323 | 4.8 mi |
| 15738 | Emeigh, PA | 265 | 5.2 mi |
| 15762 | Nicktown, PA | 823 | 5.4 mi |
| 15927 | Colver, PA | 1,176 | 6.4 mi |
| 15931 | Ebensburg, PA | 9,148 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15773, 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 15773 in?
ZIP code 15773 (Saint Benedict) 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 15773?
ZIP code 15773 in Saint Benedict, PA has a population of 516 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15773?
The median household income in ZIP 15773 is $54,821, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15773?
The median home value in ZIP 15773 is $71,300, which is 74% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15773?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15773 is White at 98.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15773?
ZIP code 15773 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 62 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15773?
In ZIP code 15773, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 15773?
In ZIP code 15773, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15773?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15773 is 33.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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