Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15905
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,226
- 229/sq mi High-density area
- $69,212
- Median income Near-median income area
- $123,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 36.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 18th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 229
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15905 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 15905 (Johnstown, PA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 145.9 in 2023 to 156.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 15905 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, with 21,226 residents across 92.9 square miles, a density of 229 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15905 reports a modest median household income of $69,212 (11% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,445. The poverty rate is 9.9%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $123,700 (46% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $865; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15905 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 15905
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$44,445
Per Capita Income
9.9%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15905 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)
$69,212 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
9,929housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15905 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
21,226 residents
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 residents
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
12,513 residents
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
11,144 residents
- 15901 4,190
Johnstown (15901)
4,190 residents
- 15944 3,472
New Florence (15944)
3,472 residents
- 15935 2,620
Hollsopple (15935)
2,620 residents
- 15954 2,413
Seward (15954)
2,413 residents
- 15928 1,974
Davidsville (15928)
1,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15905 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15905 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15928
Davidsville (15928)
$87,237 median income
- 15937
Jerome (15937)
$83,917 median income
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
$69,212 median income
- 15944
New Florence (15944)
$69,076 median income
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15935
Hollsopple (15935)
$61,941 median income
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
$44,215 median income
- 15954
Seward (15954)
$43,958 median income
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
$43,284 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15905 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15905, 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 (21,226 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 15905 in?
ZIP code 15905 (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 15905?
ZIP code 15905 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 21,226 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15905?
The median household income in ZIP 15905 is $69,212, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15905?
The median home value in ZIP 15905 is $123,700, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15905?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15905 is White at 93.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15905?
ZIP code 15905 has 370 business establishments employing approximately 7,188 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15905?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15905 are: Health care and social assistance (78), Retail trade (51), Other services (except public administration) (49). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15905?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15905 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 57%. 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 15905?
In ZIP code 15905, 67.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.2% 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 15905?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15905 is 22.9 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 15905?
In ZIP code 15905, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15905?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15905 is 9.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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