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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
$64,780
Median income
$193,100
Median home value
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Ebensburg pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $47,544. Local economic indicators show a 7.2% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. Median home value sits at $193,100 (15% below the state average), median rent at $835 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. 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 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.

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 + 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

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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

How ZIP 15931 ranks nationally

Ebensburg, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,780 38th percentile higher than 38% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15931 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 15931 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 15931 ranks #5 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
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

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
15946 standard
Portage, PA
Pop: 7,093
15909 standard
Johnstown, PA
Pop: 5,611

Related Areas

Cambria County Ebensburg, PA Pennsylvania

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.