ZIP Code 15902

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Johnstown · Cambria County · Pennsylvania

Population
12,513

530/sq mi

Median income
$44,215

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$65,100

▼ 77% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.1%

Median age 41.6

Land area
23.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 15902 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 12,513. The median household income is $44,215, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $65,100, 77% below the US average. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15902 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.6 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 12,513 residents, producing a population density of 530 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15902 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15902 sits at $44,215 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $25,269. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $65,100 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $703 per month, and 64.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15902 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 15902

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,513

Population

23.6

Area (sq mi)

530

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Johnstown, PA

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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