Wilmore, PA · standard
ZIP Code 15962
Cambria County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 149
- 285/sq mi High-density area
- $55,469
- Median income Below-median income area
- $108,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Wilmore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 22nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 285
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15962 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 15962 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmore, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, home to just 149 residents across 0.5 square miles, a density of 285 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 15962 reports a modest median household income of $55,469 (29% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,619. The poverty rate is 29.2%, 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 $108,100 (52% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $725; owner occupancy is 81.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Cambria County, so 15962 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 →
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 15962, Wilmore, 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
149
Population
0.5
Area (sq mi)
285
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 15962?
31.8
Median Age
41.7%
Male
58.3%
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?
$55,469
Median Household Income
-29% vs state ZIP avg
$22,619
Per Capita Income
29.2%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 15962 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Wilmore, 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)
$55,469 16th percentile higher than 16% 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
123housing units
123
Total Housing Units
119
Occupied Units
4
Vacant Units
3.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$108,100
Median Home Value
-52% vs state ZIP avg
$725
Median Rent
1946
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 15962, employing approximately 50 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,823,000.
6
Businesses
50
Employees
$1.8M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 15962 vs 15958 →
ZIP 15962 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
- 15938 2,583
Lilly (15938)
2,583 residents
- 15955 2,551
Sidman (15955)
2,551 residents
- 15958 2,301
Summerhill (15958)
2,301 residents
- 15942 2,079
Mineral Point (15942)
2,079 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
- 15930 241
Dunlo (15930)
241 residents
- 15921 176
Beaverdale (15921)
176 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15962 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15962 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
- 15942
Mineral Point (15942)
$84,875 median income
- 15938
Lilly (15938)
$71,250 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
What this shows By household income, ZIP 15962 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15958 | Summerhill, PA | 2,301 | 0.9 mi |
| 15955 | Sidman, PA | 2,551 | 4.6 mi |
| 15921 | Beaverdale, PA | 176 | 4.9 mi |
| 15925 | Cassandra, PA | 147 | 4.2 mi |
| 15930 | Dunlo, PA | 241 | 6.4 mi |
| 15946 | Portage, PA | 7,093 | 4.5 mi |
| 15956 | South Fork, PA | 2,739 | 4.7 mi |
| 15951 | Saint Michael, PA | 453 | 4.9 mi |
| 15942 | Mineral Point, PA | 2,079 | 5.2 mi |
| 15938 | Lilly, PA | 2,583 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15962, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 15962 in?
ZIP code 15962 (Wilmore) 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 15962?
ZIP code 15962 in Wilmore, PA has a population of 149 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15962?
The median household income in ZIP 15962 is $55,469, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15962?
The median home value in ZIP 15962 is $108,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15962?
The largest racial group in ZIP 15962 is White at 97.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15962?
ZIP code 15962 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 50 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15962?
In ZIP code 15962, 71.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 15962?
In ZIP code 15962, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15962?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15962 is 29.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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