ZIP Code 15963
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Windber · Somerset County · Pennsylvania
- Population
- 11,114
- Median income
- $61,566
- Median home value
- $135,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.6%
- Land area
- 253.2 sq mi
44/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.1
New York
ZIP code 15963 in Windber, Pennsylvania has a population of 11,114. The median household income is $61,566, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $135,700, 51% below the US average. 21.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 15963 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 253.2 square miles in Windber, Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The area is home to 11,114 residents, producing a population density of 44 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 15963 against Pennsylvania and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 15963 sits at $61,566 (21% below the Pennsylvania average), while per-capita income is $33,718. The poverty rate stands at 10.7% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $135,700 (40% below the state average) with median rent at $752 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 15963 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 15963
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$33,718
Per Capita Income
10.7%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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