Ebensburg, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15931
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,148
- 46/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $64,780
- Median income Near-median income area
- $193,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ebensburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 38th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 46
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15931 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15931 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ebensburg, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to 9,148 residents across 201.1 square miles, a density of 46 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15931 reports a modest median household income of $64,780 (17% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,544. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $193,100 (15% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $835; owner occupancy is 81.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15931 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 15931
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ebensburg, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$47,544
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15931 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Ebensburg, 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)
$64,780 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,202housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15931 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15931
Ebensburg (15931)
9,148 residents
- 15940
Loretto (15940)
3,992 residents
- 15943
Nanty Glo (15943)
3,942 residents
- 15722 2,432
Carrolltown (15722)
2,432 residents
- 15927 1,176
Colver (15927)
1,176 residents
- 15775 751
Spangler (15775)
751 residents
- 15948 550
Revloc (15948)
550 residents
- 15773 516
Saint Benedict (15773)
516 residents
- 15960 425
Twin Rocks (15960)
425 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15931 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15931 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15927
Colver (15927)
$98,633 median income
- 15940
Loretto (15940)
$88,274 median income
- 15775
Spangler (15775)
$72,321 median income
- 15722
Carrolltown (15722)
$68,068 median income
- 15931
Ebensburg (15931)
$64,780 median income
- 15960
Twin Rocks (15960)
$59,583 median income
- 15943
Nanty Glo (15943)
$56,200 median income
- 15948
Revloc (15948)
$55,972 median income
- 15773
Saint Benedict (15773)
$54,821 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15931 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15931, 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 (9,148 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 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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