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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
$67,394
Median income
$176,200
Median home value
33.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Johnstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

43th 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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $40,574. Poverty here runs at 10.1%, with unemployment measured 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 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cambria County, letting you compare 15904 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 15904

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15904.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15904?

45.0

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 92.6%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

How ZIP 15904 ranks nationally

Johnstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$67,394 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.7%

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

Owner 72.8%
Renter 27.2%

$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 15904 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 15904 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15904 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 15904 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

15905 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 21,226
15902 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 12,513
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 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.

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