Sidman, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15955
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,551
- 39/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $59,327
- Median income Below-median income area
- $111,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Sidman pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 39
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15955 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15955 covers 65.2 square miles in Sidman, Cambria County, Pennsylvania (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,551 residents on file, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15955 reports a modest median household income of $59,327 (24% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,853. The poverty rate is 8.2%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $111,800 (51% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $928; owner occupancy is 96.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15955 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 15955
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sidman, PA
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$39,853
Per Capita Income
8.2%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15955 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Sidman, 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)
$59,327 24th percentile higher than 24% 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
1,096housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 15955 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15946
Portage (15946)
7,093 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
- 15934 218
Elton (15934)
218 residents
- 15921 176
Beaverdale (15921)
176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15955 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15955 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15930
Dunlo (15930)
$146,114 median income
- 15958
Summerhill (15958)
$66,250 median income
- 15955
Sidman (15955)
$59,327 median income
- 15951 $58,104
Saint Michael (15951)
$58,104 median income
- 15925 $56,944
Cassandra (15925)
$56,944 median income
- 15946 $55,582
Portage (15946)
$55,582 median income
- 15962 $55,469
Wilmore (15962)
$55,469 median income
- 15956 $52,448
South Fork (15956)
$52,448 median income
- 15921 $44,545
Beaverdale (15921)
$44,545 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15955 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15955, 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 (2,551 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 15955 in?
ZIP code 15955 (Sidman) 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 15955?
ZIP code 15955 in Sidman, PA has a population of 2,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15955?
The median household income in ZIP 15955 is $59,327, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15955?
The median home value in ZIP 15955 is $111,800, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15955?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15955 is White at 97.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15955?
ZIP code 15955 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 365 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15955?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15955 are: Construction (4), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15955?
In ZIP code 15955, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 15955?
In ZIP code 15955, approximately 96.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15955?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15955 is 8.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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