Johnstown, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15909
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,611
- 126/sq mi High-density area
- $61,016
- Median income Below-median income area
- $110,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Johnstown pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 126
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15909 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15909 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 5,611 residents across 44.6 square miles, a density of 126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15909 reports a modest median household income of $61,016 (22% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,120. The poverty rate is 12.8%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $110,200 (52% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $806; owner occupancy is 80.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.2% 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 15909 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 15909
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Johnstown, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15909.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Construction 4
Construction
4 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 15909, 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
5,611
Population
44.6
Area (sq mi)
126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15909?
47.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
0.4%
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?
$61,016
Median Household Income
-22% vs state ZIP avg
$33,120
Per Capita Income
12.8%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15909 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)
$61,016 27th percentile higher than 27% 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
2,370housing units
2,370
Total Housing Units
2,016
Occupied Units
354
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$110,200
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$806
Median Rent
1955
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 15909, employing approximately 506 people with a combined annual payroll of $18,656,000.
72
Businesses
506
Employees
$18.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 23.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 16.7% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 13.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 9.7% |
| Construction | 4 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.2% |
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 15909 vs 15945 →
ZIP 15909 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 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
- 15943 3,942
Nanty Glo (15943)
3,942 residents
- 15942 2,079
Mineral Point (15942)
2,079 residents
- 15961 854
Vintondale (15961)
854 residents
- 15960 425
Twin Rocks (15960)
425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15909 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15909 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15942
Mineral Point (15942)
$84,875 median income
- 15945
Parkhill (15945)
$68,203 median income
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15961
Vintondale (15961)
$61,538 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 median income
- 15960
Twin Rocks (15960)
$59,583 median income
- 15943
Nanty Glo (15943)
$56,200 median income
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
$44,215 median income
- 15906
Johnstown (15906)
$43,284 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15909 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15945 | Parkhill, PA | 198 | 3.6 mi |
| 15942 | Mineral Point, PA | 2,079 | 3.1 mi |
| 15943 | Nanty Glo, PA | 3,942 | 4.8 mi |
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 6.2 mi |
| 15960 | Twin Rocks, PA | 425 | 6.2 mi |
| 15906 | Johnstown, PA | 11,144 | 4.7 mi |
| 15922 | Belsano, PA | 177 | 7.5 mi |
| 15961 | Vintondale, PA | 854 | 5.3 mi |
| 15901 | Johnstown, PA | 4,190 | 6.1 mi |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 16,608 | 7.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15909, 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 (5,611 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 15909 in?
ZIP code 15909 (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 15909?
ZIP code 15909 in Johnstown, PA has a population of 5,611 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15909?
The median household income in ZIP 15909 is $61,016, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15909?
The median home value in ZIP 15909 is $110,200, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15909?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15909 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15909?
ZIP code 15909 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 506 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15909?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15909 are: Other services (except public administration) (17), Health care and social assistance (12), Retail trade (10). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15909?
In ZIP code 15909, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.2% 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 15909?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15909 is 23.4 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 15909?
In ZIP code 15909, approximately 80.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15909?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15909 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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