PlainZIP

Beaverdale, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15921

Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

176
207/sq mi
$44,545
Median income
$54,400
Median home value
12.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beaverdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
207
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15921 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15921 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beaverdale, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 176 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 207 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15921 reports a modest median household income of $44,545 (43% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $23,112. Local economic indicators show a 14.9% poverty rate alongside 0.0% unemployment. Median home value sits at $54,400 (76% below the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 65.3%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cambria County, letting you compare 15921 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 →

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 15921, Beaverdale, 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

176

Population

0.9

Area (sq mi)

207

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15921?

45.3

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 99.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$44,545

Median Household Income

-43% vs state

$23,112

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15921 ranks nationally

Beaverdale, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,545 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 88.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.8%

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

What does housing look like?

174

Total Housing Units

118

Occupied Units

56

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 65.3%
Renter 34.7%

$54,400

Median Home Value

-76% vs state

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 15921, employing approximately 80 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,516,000.

10

Businesses

80

Employees

$2.5M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 30.0%

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 15921 vs 15955 →

ZIP 15921 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 15921 ranks #9 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 15921 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 15921 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
15955 Sidman, PA 2,551 0.4 mi
15930 Dunlo, PA 241 1.8 mi
15951 Saint Michael, PA 453 3.8 mi
15962 Wilmore, PA 149 4.9 mi
15952 Salix, PA 1,413 4.1 mi
15958 Summerhill, PA 2,301 5.2 mi
15956 South Fork, PA 2,739 4.9 mi
15946 Portage, PA 7,093 5.2 mi
15934 Elton, PA 218 6.0 mi
15925 Cassandra, PA 147 7.1 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
15906 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 11,144
15931 standard
Ebensburg, PA
Pop: 9,148
15946 standard
Portage, PA
Pop: 7,093

Related Areas

Cambria County Beaverdale, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15921 in? ▼
ZIP code 15921 (Beaverdale) 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 15921? ▼
ZIP code 15921 in Beaverdale, PA has a population of 176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15921? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15921 is $44,545, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15921? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15921 is $54,400, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15921? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15921 is White at 99.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15921? ▼
ZIP code 15921 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 80 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15921? ▼
In ZIP code 15921, 88.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15921? ▼
In ZIP code 15921, approximately 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15921? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15921 is 14.9% 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.