Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15904
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,608
- 209/sq mi High-density area
- $67,394
- Median income Near-median income area
- $176,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 209
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15904 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 15904 (Johnstown, PA) fell -4.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 181.5 in 2023 to 172.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15904 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 16,608 residents across 79.4 square miles, a density of 209 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15904 reports a modest median household income of $67,394 (13% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,574. The poverty rate is 10.1%, with unemployment at 5.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $176,200 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $861; owner occupancy is 72.8%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, 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 15904 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 15904
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$40,574
Per Capita Income
10.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
18.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15904 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)
$67,394 41st percentile higher than 41% 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
7,290housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15904 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
- 15909 5,611
Johnstown (15909)
5,611 residents
- 15901 4,190
Johnstown (15901)
4,190 residents
- 15956 2,739
South Fork (15956)
2,739 residents
- 15942 2,079
Mineral Point (15942)
2,079 residents
- 15952 1,413
Salix (15952)
1,413 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
- 15930 241
Dunlo (15930)
241 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15904 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15904 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15930
Dunlo (15930)
$146,114 median income
- 15942
Mineral Point (15942)
$84,875 median income
- 15945
Parkhill (15945)
$68,203 median income
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 median income
- 15951 $58,104
Saint Michael (15951)
$58,104 median income
- 15956 $52,448
South Fork (15956)
$52,448 median income
- 15902 $44,215
Johnstown (15902)
$44,215 median income
- 15901 $27,121
Johnstown (15901)
$27,121 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15904 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15904, 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 (16,608 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 15904 in?
ZIP code 15904 (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 15904?
ZIP code 15904 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 16,608 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15904?
The median household income in ZIP 15904 is $67,394, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15904?
The median home value in ZIP 15904 is $176,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15904?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15904 is White at 92.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15904?
ZIP code 15904 has 653 business establishments employing approximately 13,198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15904?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15904 are: Retail trade (132), Health care and social assistance (93), Accommodation and food services (75). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15904?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15904 decreased by 4.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15904?
In ZIP code 15904, 70.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.7% 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 15904?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15904 is 18.7 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 15904?
In ZIP code 15904, approximately 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15904?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15904 is 10.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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