ZIP Code 15955

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Sidman · Cambria County · Pennsylvania

Population
2,551

39/sq mi

Median income
$59,327

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,800

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.0%

Median age 51.1

Land area
65.2 sq mi

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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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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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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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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