ZIP Code 15931
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Ebensburg · Cambria County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 9,148
- Median income
- $64,780
- Median home value
- $193,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.7%
- Land area
- 201.1 sq mi
46/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 52.5
New York
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.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
31 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 + 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15931?
52.5
Median Age
53.9%
Male
46.1%
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?
$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?
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
$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)
How have home values changed over time?
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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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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