Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15906
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,144
- 124/sq mi High-density area
- $43,284
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 8th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 124
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15906 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15906 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,144 residents across 90.2 square miles, a density of 124 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15906 reports a modest median household income of $43,284 (44% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,322. The poverty rate is 23.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,100 (75% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $670; owner occupancy is 65.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, 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 15906 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 15906
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15906.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction 11
Construction
11 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 15906, 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
11,144
Population
90.2
Area (sq mi)
124
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15906?
45.5
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
1.4%
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?
$43,284
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$26,322
Per Capita Income
23.1%
Poverty Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15906 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)
$43,284 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,723housing units
5,723
Total Housing Units
4,583
Occupied Units
1,140
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,100
Median Home Value
-75% vs state ZIP avg
$670
Median Rent
1944
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 134 business establishments in ZIP 15906, employing approximately 2,144 people with a combined annual payroll of $86,666,000.
134
Businesses
2,144
Employees
$86.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 23.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 12.7% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.4% |
| Construction | 11 | 8.2% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 7.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 3.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.2% |
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 15906 vs 15901 →
ZIP 15906 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
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
12,513 residents
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
11,144 residents
- 15909 5,611
Johnstown (15909)
5,611 residents
- 15901 4,190
Johnstown (15901)
4,190 residents
- 15944 3,472
New Florence (15944)
3,472 residents
- 15954 2,413
Seward (15954)
2,413 residents
- 15928 1,974
Davidsville (15928)
1,974 residents
- 15961 854
Vintondale (15961)
854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15906 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15906 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
- 15905
Johnstown (15905)
$69,212 median income
- 15944
New Florence (15944)
$69,076 median income
- 15945
Parkhill (15945)
$68,203 median income
- 15961
Vintondale (15961)
$61,538 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 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 15906 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15901 | Johnstown, PA | 4,190 | 3.5 mi |
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 198 | 4.3 mi |
| 15961 | Vintondale, PA | 854 | 6.5 mi |
| 15954 | Seward, PA | 2,413 | 4.4 mi |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5,611 | 4.7 mi |
| 15905 | Johnstown, PA | 21,226 | 6.2 mi |
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 5.0 mi |
| 15944 | New Florence, PA | 3,472 | 7.1 mi |
| 15929 | Dilltown, PA | 75 | 7.3 mi |
| 15928 | Davidsville, PA | 1,974 | 9.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15906, 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 (11,144 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 15906 in?
ZIP code 15906 (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 15906?
ZIP code 15906 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 11,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15906?
The median household income in ZIP 15906 is $43,284, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15906?
The median home value in ZIP 15906 is $57,100, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15906?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15906 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15906?
ZIP code 15906 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 2,144 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15906?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15906 are: Other services (except public administration) (31), Health care and social assistance (17), Retail trade (14). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15906?
In ZIP code 15906, 66.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 15906?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15906 is 22.6 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 15906?
In ZIP code 15906, approximately 65.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15906?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15906 is 23.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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