ZIP Code 15931

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Ebensburg · Cambria County · Pennsylvania

Population
9,148

46/sq mi

Median income
$64,780

▼ 15% vs US

higher than 38% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$193,100

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.7%

Median age 52.5

Land area
201.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 15931 in Ebensburg, Pennsylvania has a population of 9,148. The median household income is $64,780, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $193,100, 31% below the US average. 28.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 15931 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 201.1 square miles in Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 9,148 residents, producing a population density of 46 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 15931 against Pennsylvania and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15931 sits at $64,780 (17% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,544. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.7%. On housing, the median home value is $193,100 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $835 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15931 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 15931 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 15931

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15931.

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 15931, Ebensburg, 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

9,148

Population

201.1

Area (sq mi)

46

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15931?

52.5

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

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?

$64,780

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$47,544

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 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 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.7%

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

What does housing look like?

4,202

Total Housing Units

3,815

Occupied Units

387

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$193,100

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$835

Median Rent

1972

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+22.9%

YoY Change (2024)

217

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+117%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15931 have increased 22.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +117% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +1.9% 152
2020 +1.1% 154
2021 +7.0% 164
2022 +22.9% 202
2024 217

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 371 business establishments in ZIP 15931, employing approximately 5,069 people with a combined annual payroll of $214,273,000.

371

Businesses

5,069

Employees

$214.3M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 67 18.1%
Retail trade 58 15.6%
Other services (except public administration) 37 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 34 9.2%
Finance and insurance 31 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.8%
Wholesale trade 25 6.7%
Construction 19 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.5%
Manufacturing 12 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 11 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.7%
Information 6 1.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 1.6%
Utilities 5 1.4%
Educational services 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%

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 15931 vs 15948 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
15948 Revloc, PA 550 1.8 mi
15927 Colver, PA 1,176 2.0 mi
15737 Elmora, PA 83 6.2 mi
15722 Carrolltown, PA 2,432 5.8 mi
15922 Belsano, PA 177 6.3 mi
15943 Nanty Glo, PA 3,942 5.2 mi
15773 Saint Benedict, PA 516 7.7 mi
15940 Loretto, PA 3,992 6.7 mi
15775 Spangler, PA 751 7.8 mi
15960 Twin Rocks, PA 425 7.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15931 in?
ZIP code 15931 (Ebensburg) 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 15931?
ZIP code 15931 in Ebensburg, PA has a population of 9,148 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15931?
The median household income in ZIP 15931 is $64,780, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15931?
The median home value in ZIP 15931 is $193,100, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15931?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15931 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15931?
ZIP code 15931 has 371 business establishments employing approximately 5,069 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15931?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15931 are: Health care and social assistance (67), Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (37). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15931?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15931 increased by 22.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 117%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15931?
In ZIP code 15931, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.7% 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 15931?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15931 is 23.5 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 15931?
In ZIP code 15931, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15931?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15931 is 7.2% 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 Ebensburg, 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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