Nanty Glo, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15943
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,942
- 79/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,200
- Median income Below-median income area
- $89,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Nanty Glo pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 79
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15943 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15943 covers 49.8 square miles in Nanty Glo, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,942 residents on file, a density of 79 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15943 reports a modest median household income of $56,200 (28% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,848. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 1.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $89,500 (61% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $738; owner occupancy is 70.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15943 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 15943
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Nanty Glo, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15943.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 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 15943, Nanty Glo, 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
3,942
Population
49.8
Area (sq mi)
79
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15943?
48.3
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
0.9%
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?
$56,200
Median Household Income
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$31,848
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15943 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Nanty Glo, 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)
$56,200 18th percentile higher than 18% of 1,642 Pennsylvania ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Pennsylvania ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
2,018housing units
2,018
Total Housing Units
1,708
Occupied Units
310
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$89,500
Median Home Value
-61% vs state ZIP avg
$738
Median Rent
1954
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 47 business establishments in ZIP 15943, employing approximately 405 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,950,000.
47
Businesses
405
Employees
$15.9M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 29.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 19.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 17.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 12.8% |
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 15943 vs 15960 →
ZIP 15943 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
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
5,611 residents
- 15943
Nanty Glo (15943)
3,942 residents
- 15942 2,079
Mineral Point (15942)
2,079 residents
- 15927 1,176
Colver (15927)
1,176 residents
- 15961 854
Vintondale (15961)
854 residents
- 15762 823
Nicktown (15762)
823 residents
- 15957 755
Strongstown (15957)
755 residents
- 15948 550
Revloc (15948)
550 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15943 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15943 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
- 15942
Mineral Point (15942)
$84,875 median income
- 15957
Strongstown (15957)
$71,250 median income
- 15762
Nicktown (15762)
$67,188 median income
- 15931
Ebensburg (15931)
$64,780 median income
- 15961
Vintondale (15961)
$61,538 median income
- 15909
Johnstown (15909)
$61,016 median income
- 15960
Twin Rocks (15960)
$59,583 median income
- 15943
Nanty Glo (15943)
$56,200 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15943 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15960 | Twin Rocks, PA | 425 | 3.1 mi |
| 15922 | Belsano, PA | 177 | 3.5 mi |
| 15948 | Revloc, PA | 550 | 4.1 mi |
| 15909 | Johnstown, PA | 5,611 | 4.8 mi |
| 15942 | Mineral Point, PA | 2,079 | 5.1 mi |
| 15961 | Vintondale, PA | 854 | 5.2 mi |
| 15931 | Ebensburg, PA | 9,148 | 5.2 mi |
| 15927 | Colver, PA | 1,176 | 5.5 mi |
| 15762 | Nicktown, PA | 823 | 8.5 mi |
| 15957 | Strongstown, PA | 755 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15943, 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 (3,942 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 15943 in?
ZIP code 15943 (Nanty Glo) 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 15943?
ZIP code 15943 in Nanty Glo, PA has a population of 3,942 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15943?
The median household income in ZIP 15943 is $56,200, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15943?
The median home value in ZIP 15943 is $89,500, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15943?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15943 is White at 96.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15943?
ZIP code 15943 has 47 business establishments employing approximately 405 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15943?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15943 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (9), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15943?
In ZIP code 15943, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 15943?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15943 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15943?
In ZIP code 15943, approximately 70.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15943?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15943 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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