ZIP Code 15905
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Johnstown · Cambria County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 21,226
- Median income
- $69,212
- Median home value
- $123,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.2%
- Land area
- 92.9 sq mi
229/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 56% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.8
New York
ZIP code 15905 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 21,226. The median household income is $69,212, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $123,700, 56% below the US average. 36.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15905 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.9 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 21,226 residents, producing a population density of 229 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 15905 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15905 sits at $69,212 (11% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,445. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $123,700 (46% below the state average) with median rent at $865 per month, and 78.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15905 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 15905 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 15905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15905.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
51 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 establishments
- Finance and insurance 31
Finance and insurance
31 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 15905, 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
21,226
Population
92.9
Area (sq mi)
229
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15905?
47.8
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
2.2%
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?
$69,212
Median Household Income
-11% vs state
$44,445
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 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?
9,929
Total Housing Units
8,778
Occupied Units
1,151
Vacant Units
2.16
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,700
Median Home Value
-46% vs state
$865
Median Rent
1953
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
157
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+57%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 15905 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +57% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.8% | 112 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 122 |
| 2022 | +5.1% | 129 |
| 2023 | +13.4% | 146 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 157 |
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 370 business establishments in ZIP 15905, employing approximately 7,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $376,847,000.
370
Businesses
7,188
Employees
$376.8M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 78 | 21.1% |
| Retail trade | 51 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 13.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 35 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 31 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 27 | 7.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 4.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.9% |
| Information | 7 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.4% |
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 15905 vs 15937 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15937 | Jerome, PA | 779 | 5.7 mi |
| 15935 | Hollsopple, PA | 2,620 | 5.8 mi |
| 15901 | Johnstown, PA | 4,190 | 4.4 mi |
| 15928 | Davidsville, PA | 1,974 | 4.6 mi |
| 15906 | Johnstown, PA | 11,144 | 6.2 mi |
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 5.6 mi |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 16,608 | 7.1 mi |
| 15954 | Seward, PA | 2,413 | 9.4 mi |
| 15953 | Seanor, PA | 83 | 7.2 mi |
| 15944 | New Florence, PA | 3,472 | 7.5 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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