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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
$69,212
Median income
$123,700
Median home value
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $44,445. Local economic indicators show a 9.9% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. 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 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. To put 15905 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cambria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15905?

47.8

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 93.5%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

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

How ZIP 15905 ranks nationally

Johnstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,212 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 67.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.2%

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

Owner 78.6%
Renter 21.4%

$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 15905 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 15905 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 15905 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 15905 ranks #3 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

15904 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 16,608
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 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.

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