Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15902
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,513
- 530/sq mi High-density area
- $44,215
- Median income Below-median income area
- $65,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 530
- people per sq mi
- 64%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15902 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15902 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 12,513 residents across 23.6 square miles, a density of 530 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15902 reports a modest median household income of $44,215 (43% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,269. The poverty rate is 26.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $65,100 (71% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $703; owner occupancy is 64.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15902 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 15902
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15902.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 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 15902, Johnstown, 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
12,513
Population
23.6
Area (sq mi)
530
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15902?
41.6
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.8%
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?
$44,215
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$25,269
Per Capita Income
26.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15902 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Johnstown, 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)
$44,215 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,222housing units
6,222
Total Housing Units
5,050
Occupied Units
1,172
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$65,100
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$703
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 180 business establishments in ZIP 15902, employing approximately 2,088 people with a combined annual payroll of $89,113,000.
180
Businesses
2,088
Employees
$89.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 18.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 17.2% |
| Construction | 17 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 7.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 14 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 5.6% |
| Information | 6 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 15902 vs 15901 →
ZIP 15902 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 residents
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
12,513 residents
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
11,144 residents
- 15909 5,611
Johnstown (15909)
5,611 residents
- 15901 4,190
Johnstown (15901)
4,190 residents
- 15928 1,974
Davidsville (15928)
1,974 residents
- 15952 1,413
Salix (15952)
1,413 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
- 15934 218
Elton (15934)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15902 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15902 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15928
Davidsville (15928)
$87,237 median income
- 15945
Parkhill (15945)
$68,203 median income
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 median income
- 15951
Saint Michael (15951)
$58,104 median income
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
$44,215 median income
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
$43,284 median income
- 15953
Seanor (15953)
$37,014 median income
- 15901 $27,121
Johnstown (15901)
$27,121 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15902 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15901 | Johnstown, PA | 4,190 | 1.9 mi |
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 198 | 2.7 mi |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 16,608 | 2.2 mi |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5,611 | 6.2 mi |
| 15928 | Davidsville, PA | 1,974 | 5.8 mi |
| 15934 | Elton, PA | 218 | 4.9 mi |
| 15906 | Johnstown, PA | 11,144 | 5.0 mi |
| 15953 | Seanor, PA | 83 | 7.7 mi |
| 15952 | Salix, PA | 1,413 | 5.6 mi |
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 5.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15902, 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 (12,513 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 15902 in?
ZIP code 15902 (Johnstown) 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 15902?
ZIP code 15902 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 12,513 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15902?
The median household income in ZIP 15902 is $44,215, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15902?
The median home value in ZIP 15902 is $65,100, which is 77% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15902?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15902 is White at 75.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15902?
ZIP code 15902 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 2,088 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15902?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15902 are: Other services (except public administration) (33), Retail trade (31), Construction (17). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15902?
In ZIP code 15902, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 15902?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15902 is 18.6 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 15902?
In ZIP code 15902, approximately 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15902?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15902 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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