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Saint Michael, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15951

Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

453
162/sq mi
$58,104
Median income
$75,400
Median home value
2.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Saint Michael pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
162
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15951 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15951 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Saint Michael, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 453 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 162 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15951 reports a modest median household income of $58,104 (25% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $37,020. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Housing costs here run $75,400 for a typical home value (67% below the state average), with rent averaging $992 a month; 80.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Cambria County, letting you compare 15951 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 15951, Saint Michael, 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

453

Population

2.8

Area (sq mi)

162

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15951?

41.4

Median Age

37.3%

Male

62.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 98.7%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$58,104

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$37,020

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15951 ranks nationally

Saint Michael, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,104 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 78.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.7%

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

What does housing look like?

454

Total Housing Units

367

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

1.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.1%
Renter 19.9%

$75,400

Median Home Value

-67% vs state

$992

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 15951, employing approximately 129 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,797,000.

12

Businesses

129

Employees

$4.8M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 25.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 25.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15951 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 15951 ranks #7 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 15951 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 15951 ranks #6 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
15956 South Fork, PA 2,739 1.3 mi
15952 Salix, PA 1,413 2.0 mi
15955 Sidman, PA 2,551 3.9 mi
15921 Beaverdale, PA 176 3.8 mi
15934 Elton, PA 218 4.0 mi
15930 Dunlo, PA 241 3.7 mi
15958 Summerhill, PA 2,301 4.5 mi
15904 Johnstown, PA 16,608 4.4 mi
15962 Wilmore, PA 149 4.9 mi
15942 Mineral Point, PA 2,079 5.4 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 Saint Michael, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15951 in? ▼
ZIP code 15951 (Saint Michael) 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 15951? ▼
ZIP code 15951 in Saint Michael, PA has a population of 453 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15951? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15951 is $58,104, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15951? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15951 is $75,400, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15951? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15951 is White at 98.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15951? ▼
ZIP code 15951 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 129 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15951? ▼
In ZIP code 15951, 78.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15951? ▼
In ZIP code 15951, approximately 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15951? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15951 is 10.0% 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.