PlainZIP

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
$55,469
Median income
$108,100
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

22th 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 Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $22,619. Poverty here runs at 29.2%, with unemployment measured at 3.4%. The typical home here is valued at $108,100 (52% below the state average); renters pay a median of $725 monthly, and 81.5% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. To put 15962 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 →

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

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Who lives in ZIP 15962?

31.8

Median Age

41.7%

Male

58.3%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

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

$22,619

Per Capita Income

29.2%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 15962 ranks nationally

Wilmore, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,469 22nd percentile higher than 22% 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 71.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

123

Total Housing Units

119

Occupied Units

4

Vacant Units

3.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$108,100

Median Home Value

-52% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15962 ranks #0 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 15962 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 15962 ranks #9 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
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

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 Wilmore, PA Pennsylvania

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.

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