PlainZIP

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
$44,215
Median income
$65,100
Median home value
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
2th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,269. Local economic indicators show a 26.2% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $65,100 (71% below the state average); renters pay a median of $703 monthly, and 64.3% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 15902 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15902?

41.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 75.4%
African American 6.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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

$25,269

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

18.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15902 ranks nationally

Johnstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,215 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

6,222

Total Housing Units

5,050

Occupied Units

1,172

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.3%
Renter 35.7%

$65,100

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15902 ranks #2 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 15902 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 15902 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

15905 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 21,226
15904 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 16,608
15906 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 11,144
15931 standard
Ebensburg, PA
Pop: 9,148
15946 standard
Portage, PA
Pop: 7,093
15909 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 5,611

Related Areas

Cambria County Johnstown, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.