ZIP Code 15904
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Johnstown · Cambria County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 16,608
- Median income
- $67,394
- Median home value
- $176,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.7%
- Land area
- 79.4 sq mi
209/sq mi
▼ 12% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 45
New York
ZIP code 15904 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 16,608. The median household income is $67,394, which is 12% below the national average. Median home value is $176,200, 37% below the US average. 33.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15904 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.4 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 16,608 residents, producing a population density of 209 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 15904 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15904 sits at $67,394 (13% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,574. The poverty rate stands at 10.1% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $176,200 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $861 per month, and 72.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15904 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, 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 15904 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 15904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15904.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
132 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
93 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
73 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
53 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15904, 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
16,608
Population
79.4
Area (sq mi)
209
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15904?
45.0
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
1.9%
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?
$67,394
Median Household Income
-13% vs state
$40,574
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,290
Total Housing Units
6,752
Occupied Units
538
Vacant Units
2.11
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$176,200
Median Home Value
-22% vs state
$861
Median Rent
1969
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-4.8%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15904 have decreased 4.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 145 |
| 2022 | +8.3% | 157 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 182 |
| 2024 | -4.8% | 173 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 653 business establishments in ZIP 15904, employing approximately 13,198 people with a combined annual payroll of $585,609,000.
653
Businesses
13,198
Employees
$585.6M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 132 | 20.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 93 | 14.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 75 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 73 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 8.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 33 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 23 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 3.1% |
| Information | 20 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.5% |
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 15904 vs 15902 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 2.2 mi |
| 15934 | Elton, PA | 218 | 2.7 mi |
| 15952 | Salix, PA | 1,413 | 3.6 mi |
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 198 | 3.9 mi |
| 15901 | Johnstown, PA | 4,190 | 4.0 mi |
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 4.4 mi |
| 15956 | South Fork, PA | 2,739 | 4.4 mi |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5,611 | 7.5 mi |
| 15942 | Mineral Point, PA | 2,079 | 7.1 mi |
| 15930 | Dunlo, PA | 241 | 6.7 mi |
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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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