PlainZIP

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
$59,327
Median income
$111,800
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $39,853. Poverty here runs at 8.2%, with unemployment measured at 2.4%. The typical home here is valued at $111,800 (51% below the state average); renters pay a median of $928 monthly, and 96.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 15955 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 15955

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sidman, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15955.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 15955?

51.1

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
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?

$59,327

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$39,853

Per Capita Income

8.2%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15955 ranks nationally

Sidman, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$59,327 28th percentile higher than 28% 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 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

Owner 96.4%
Renter 3.6%

$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 15955 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 15955 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 15955 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 15955 ranks #3 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
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

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 Sidman, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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