ZIP Code 15906

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Johnstown · Cambria County · Pennsylvania

Population
11,144

124/sq mi

Median income
$43,284

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$57,100

▼ 79% vs US

higher than 1% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.3%

Median age 45.5

Land area
90.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 15906 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,144. The median household income is $43,284, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $57,100, 79% below the US average. 14.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15906 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 90.2 square miles in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,144 residents, producing a population density of 124 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 15906 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15906 sits at $43,284 (44% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,322. The poverty rate stands at 23.1% and the unemployment rate at 7.8%. On housing, the median home value is $57,100 (75% below the state average) with median rent at $670 per month, and 65.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15906 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.5, 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 15906 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 15906

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15906.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,144

Population

90.2

Area (sq mi)

124

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15906?

45.5

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 13.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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

$26,322

Per Capita Income

23.1%

Poverty Rate

7.8%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,723

Total Housing Units

4,583

Occupied Units

1,140

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.5%
Renter 34.5%

$57,100

Median Home Value

-75% vs state

$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 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

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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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Official Data Resources for Johnstown, PA

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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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