15942 ZIP Code — Mineral Point, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15942 is located in Mineral Point, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 17.26 square miles and serves a population of 2,011 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15942

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $164,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $76,856. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15942 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,011

population

17.26

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15942 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15942

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15942. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mineral Point	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15909 Johnstown (3.3 mi) 15958 Summerhill (4.2 mi) 15956 South Fork (4.3 mi) 15945 Parkhill (4.4 mi) 15943 Nanty Glo (4.9 mi) 15904 Johnstown (6.8 mi) 15902 Johnstown (6.8 mi) 15901 Johnstown (7.4 mi) 15952 Salix (7.6 mi) 15915 Johnstown (7.9 mi) 15906 Johnstown (7.9 mi) 15931 Ebensburg (8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,011
Population density	117 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	17.26 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	40.4051
Longitude	-78.8124
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	814

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,011

Population

117

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$76,856

Median household income

$34,594

Per capita income

$164,300

Median home value

$878

Median monthly rent

91.9%

Home ownership

5.9%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

720

Housing units

33.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

109

10–14

15–19

20–24

177

25–34

152

35–44

214

45–54

184

55–59

60–64

134

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	463	23.0%
18 and over	1,548	77.0%
65 and over	410	20.4%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,006	99.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.1%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	40.0%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.0%	7.1%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 3.8%

$25k–$35k 4.8%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 19.3%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	3.8%
$25k–$35k	4.8%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	19.3%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	9.3%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$76,856

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.1%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 25.1%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,300
Median rent / month	$878
Owner occupied	91.9%
Renter occupied	8.1%
Vacant	6.2%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.9%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	10.0%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	16.7%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	19.5%
1939 or earlier	12.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	9.9%
3 bedrooms	67.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.3%
2 vehicles	52.9%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.9%
Electricity	15.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	45.4%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	50	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	100	13.7%
Female householder, no spouse	95	13.0%
Households with children under 18	255	34.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	267	36.5%
Average household size	2.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	25.0%
Married	61.3%	62.4%
Separated	5.8%	0.0%
Widowed	2.5%	5.2%
Divorced	2.3%	7.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 4.1%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 24.6%

Graduate / professional 8.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.1%
Bachelor's or higher	33.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	3.8%
Kindergarten	6	1.5%
Elementary school	208	53.3%
High school	106	27.2%
College / grad school	55	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Public administration 15.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Construction 7.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Other services 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 2.9%

Professional & management 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	13.2%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	19.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.0%
Carpool	20.6%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	2.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 5.9%

Under 18 years 1.9%

18 and over 7.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 44.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.3%
Retirement income	40.9%
Supplemental Security	4.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	34.2%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	17.9%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	64.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	148	9.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	14.3%
18–64 years	14.1%
65 and over	31.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.0%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,877	93.3%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,011	100.0%
Born in same state	2,011	100.0%
Born in different state	1,879	93.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	216	10.7%
French	120	6%
Arab	112	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	70	3.5%
Irish	28	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	96.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15942

What city is ZIP code 15942 in?

ZIP code 15942 is primarily assigned to Mineral Point, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15942 in?

ZIP code 15942 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15942 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15942 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15942 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15942 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15942 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15942 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15942?

The median home value in ZIP code 15942 is $164,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15942 in?

ZIP code 15942 observes the EST timezone.