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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
$56,200
Median income
$89,500
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

23th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $31,848. Poverty here runs at 14.1%, with unemployment measured at 1.8%. On housing, the median home value is $89,500 (61% below the state average) with median rent at $738 per month, and 70.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. To put 15943 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Cambria County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 15943?

48.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$31,848

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

31.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15943 ranks nationally

Nanty Glo, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,200 23rd percentile higher than 23% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

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

What does housing look like?

2,018

Total Housing Units

1,708

Occupied Units

310

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.6%
Renter 29.4%

$89,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15943 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 15943 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 15943 ranks #9 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
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

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
15931 standard
Ebensburg, PA
Pop: 9,148
15946 standard
Portage, PA
Pop: 7,093

Related Areas

Cambria County Nanty Glo, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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