Salix, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15952
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,413
- 165/sq mi High-density area
- $150,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 29.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salix pairs below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 165
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15952 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15952 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salix, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 1,413 residents across 8.6 square miles, a density of 165 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 15952, but per-capita income is $31,016. The poverty rate is 25.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $150,300 (34% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $329; owner occupancy is 72.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15952 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 15952
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salix, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15952.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
3 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 15952, Salix, 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
1,413
Population
8.6
Area (sq mi)
165
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15952?
36.8
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$31,016
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
489housing units
489
Total Housing Units
489
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$150,300
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$329
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 15952, employing approximately 221 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,986,000.
24
Businesses
221
Employees
$7.0M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 20.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 16.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 12.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 12.5% |
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 15952 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 residents
- 15902
Johnstown (15902)
12,513 residents
- 15963
Windber (15963)
11,114 residents
- 15956 2,739
South Fork (15956)
2,739 residents
- 15955 2,551
Sidman (15955)
2,551 residents
- 15958 2,301
Summerhill (15958)
2,301 residents
- 15952 1,413
Salix (15952)
1,413 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
- 15930 241
Dunlo (15930)
241 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15952 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 2.0 mi |
| 15934 | Elton, PA | 218 | 2.2 mi |
| 15956 | South Fork, PA | 2,739 | 3.1 mi |
| 15930 | Dunlo, PA | 241 | 3.1 mi |
| 15904 | Johnstown, PA | 16,608 | 3.6 mi |
| 15921 | Beaverdale, PA | 176 | 4.1 mi |
| 15963 | Windber, PA | 11,114 | 5.8 mi |
| 15955 | Sidman, PA | 2,551 | 4.4 mi |
| 15902 | Johnstown, PA | 12,513 | 5.6 mi |
| 15958 | Summerhill, PA | 2,301 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15952, 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 (1,413 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 15952 in?
ZIP code 15952 (Salix) 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 15952?
ZIP code 15952 in Salix, PA has a population of 1,413 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15952?
The median home value in ZIP 15952 is $150,300, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15952?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15952 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15952?
ZIP code 15952 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 221 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15952?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15952 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Construction (3). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15952?
In ZIP code 15952, 82.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.8% 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 15952?
In ZIP code 15952, approximately 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15952?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15952 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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