PlainZIP

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
$43,284
Median income
$57,100
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
1th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $26,322. Poverty here runs at 23.1%, with unemployment measured 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cambria County, letting you compare 15906 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 15906 ranks nationally

Johnstown, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,284 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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 15906 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 15906 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15906 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 15906 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Cambria County

15905 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 21,226
15904 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 16,608
15902 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 12,513
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 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.

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