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 Moderate-density area
- $61,566
- Median income Below-median income area
- $135,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Windber pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st 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 average Pennsylvania ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,718. The poverty rate is 10.7%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $135,700 (40% below the average Pennsylvania ZIP), and median rent is $752; owner occupancy is 79.7%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Somerset County, so 15963 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 15963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Windber, PA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 15963.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 15963?
46.1
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
0.3%
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?
$61,566
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,718
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 15963 ranks among Pennsylvania ZIPs
Windber, 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)
$61,566 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
4,907housing units
4,907
Total Housing Units
4,360
Occupied Units
547
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,700
Median Home Value
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 15963 vs 15952 →
ZIP 15963 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
16,608 residents
- 15963
Windber (15963)
11,114 residents
- 15956 2,739
South Fork (15956)
2,739 residents
- 15521 1,872
Alum Bank (15521)
1,872 residents
- 15952 1,413
Salix (15952)
1,413 residents
- 15924 1,034
Cairnbrook (15924)
1,034 residents
- 15951 453
Saint Michael (15951)
453 residents
- 15930 241
Dunlo (15930)
241 residents
- 15934 218
Elton (15934)
218 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 15963 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 15963 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
- 15904
Johnstown (15904)
$67,394 median income
- 15963
Windber (15963)
$61,566 median income
- 15951 $58,104
Saint Michael (15951)
$58,104 median income
- 15521 $53,947
Alum Bank (15521)
$53,947 median income
- 15956 $52,448
South Fork (15956)
$52,448 median income
- 15924 $52,240
Cairnbrook (15924)
$52,240 median income
- 15921 $44,545
Beaverdale (15921)
$44,545 median income
- 15953 $37,014
Seanor (15953)
$37,014 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 15963, both outside PA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,114 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 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.
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