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Windber, PA · standard

ZIP Code 15963

Somerset County, Pennsylvania - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,114
44/sq mi
$61,566
Median income
$135,700
Median home value
21.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Windber pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
44
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 15963 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 15963 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania, home to 11,114 residents across 253.2 square miles, a density of 44 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 15963 reports a modest median household income of $61,566 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,718. Poverty here runs at 10.7%, with unemployment measured at 5.1%. The typical home here is valued at $135,700 (40% below the state average); renters pay a median of $752 monthly, and 79.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Somerset County, so you can benchmark 15963 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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 15963

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windber, PA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15963.

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 15963, Windber, 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

11,114

Population

253.2

Area (sq mi)

44

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 15963?

46.1

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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?

$61,566

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$33,718

Per Capita Income

10.7%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 15963 ranks nationally

Windber, PA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,566 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,907

Total Housing Units

4,360

Occupied Units

547

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$135,700

Median Home Value

-40% vs state

$752

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.3%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 15963 have increased 0.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 162
2021 +10.9% 180
2022 +11.7% 201
2023 +1.9% 205
2024 +0.3% 205

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 202 business establishments in ZIP 15963, employing approximately 2,226 people with a combined annual payroll of $111,885,000.

202

Businesses

2,226

Employees

$111.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 36 17.8%
Construction 30 14.8%
Retail trade 29 14.4%
Health care and social assistance 21 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 7.9%
Wholesale trade 10 5.0%
Manufacturing 9 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.5%
Finance and insurance 5 2.5%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 1.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 15963 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 15963 ranks #2 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 15963 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 15963 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
15952 Salix, PA 1,413 5.8 mi
15934 Elton, PA 218 4.6 mi
15930 Dunlo, PA 241 5.6 mi
15951 Saint Michael, PA 453 7.7 mi
15924 Cairnbrook, PA 1,034 7.9 mi
15953 Seanor, PA 83 6.7 mi
15521 Alum Bank, PA 1,872 6.9 mi
15956 South Fork, PA 2,739 8.8 mi
15921 Beaverdale, PA 176 7.4 mi
15904 Johnstown, PA 16,608 7.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Somerset County

15501 standard
Somerset, PA
Pop: 16,861
15552 standard
Meyersdale, PA
Pop: 6,115
15530 standard
Berlin, PA
Pop: 5,368
15531 standard
Boswell, PA
Pop: 3,861
15541 standard
Friedens, PA
Pop: 3,721
15557 standard
Rockwood, PA
Pop: 3,684

Related Areas

Somerset County Windber, PA Pennsylvania

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 15963 in? ▼
ZIP code 15963 (Windber) is located in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Somerset County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/somerset-pa.
What is the population of ZIP code 15963? ▼
ZIP code 15963 in Windber, PA has a population of 11,114 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 15963? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 15963 is $61,566, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 15963? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 15963 is $135,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 15963? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 15963 is White at 97.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 15963? ▼
ZIP code 15963 has 202 business establishments employing approximately 2,226 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 15963? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 15963 are: Other services (except public administration) (36), Construction (30), Retail trade (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 15963? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 15963 increased by 0.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 15963? ▼
In ZIP code 15963, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 15963? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 15963 is 21.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 15963? ▼
In ZIP code 15963, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15963? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 15963 is 10.7% 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.