ZIP Code 15955
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Sidman · Cambria County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 2,551
- Median income
- $59,327
- Median home value
- $111,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.0%
- Land area
- 65.2 sq mi
39/sq mi
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
▼ 60% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.1
New York
ZIP code 15955 in Sidman, Pennsylvania has a population of 2,551. The median household income is $59,327, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $111,800, 60% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15955 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 65.2 square miles in Sidman, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 2,551 residents, producing a population density of 39 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 15955 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15955 sits at $59,327 (24% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,853. The poverty rate stands at 8.2% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. On housing, the median home value is $111,800 (51% below the state average) with median rent at $928 per month, and 96.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15955 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Cambria County, so you can benchmark 15955 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 15955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15955.
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
3 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 15955, Sidman, PA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,551
Population
65.2
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15955?
51.1
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
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?
$59,327
Median Household Income
-24% vs state
$39,853
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
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?
1,096
Total Housing Units
1,009
Occupied Units
87
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$111,800
Median Home Value
-51% vs state
$928
Median Rent
1964
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 15955, employing approximately 365 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,255,000.
26
Businesses
365
Employees
$13.3M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 4 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 15.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 15.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 11.5% |
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 15955 vs 15921 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15921 | Beaverdale, PA | 176 | 0.4 mi |
| 15930 | Dunlo, PA | 241 | 2.2 mi |
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 3.9 mi |
| 15962 | Wilmore, PA | 149 | 4.6 mi |
| 15952 | Salix, PA | 1,413 | 4.4 mi |
| 15958 | Summerhill, PA | 2,301 | 5.0 mi |
| 15956 | South Fork, PA | 2,739 | 5.0 mi |
| 15946 | Portage, PA | 7,093 | 4.8 mi |
| 15925 | Cassandra, PA | 147 | 6.7 mi |
| 15934 | Elton, PA | 218 | 6.4 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Sidman, PA
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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