15943 ZIP Code — Nanty Glo, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15943 is located in Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 21.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,657 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15943

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $90,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $48,678. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15943 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,657

population

21.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15943 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15943

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15943. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nanty Glo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15931 Ebensburg (3.8 mi) 15927 Colver (4.5 mi) 15942 Mineral Point (4.9 mi) 15909 Johnstown (5.6 mi) 15961 Vintondale (5.8 mi) 15958 Summerhill (7.6 mi) 15945 Parkhill (8.5 mi) 15762 Nicktown (8.8 mi) 15956 South Fork (9.2 mi) 15722 Carrolltown (9.8 mi) 15906 Johnstown (10 mi) 15714 Northern Cambria (10.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,657
Population density	174 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	21.05 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	40.4761
Longitude	-78.8221
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	58.1%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,657

Population

174

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$48,678

Median household income

$26,593

Per capita income

$90,300

Median home value

$708

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,469

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

141

5–9

149

106

10–14

113

15–19

104

20–24

103

141

25–34

150

172

35–44

181

215

45–54

228

170

55–59

179

156

60–64

164

290

65–74

306

104

75–84

110

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	777	21.2%
18 and over	2,880	78.8%
65 and over	863	23.6%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Two or more races 1.2%

Black or African American 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,573	97.7%
Two or more races	44	1.2%
Black or African American	40	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.1%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	15.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 19.2%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 0.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	19.2%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	12.8%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	0.4%
Median income	$48,678

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.2%

$50k–$100k 43.0%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 15.0%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,300
Median rent / month	$708
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	16.3%
Single-family detached	75.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	8.8%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	2.2%
1990–1999	8.9%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	13.2%
1940–1949	14.8%
1939 or earlier	33.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	47.0%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.0%
1 vehicle	34.4%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.7%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	53.9%
Wood	1.9%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	735	44.6%
Cohabiting couple	170	10.3%
Male householder, no spouse	240	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	502	30.5%
Households with children under 18	399	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	670	40.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.1%	21.8%
Married	52.3%	48.0%
Separated	0.7%	2.3%
Widowed	3.1%	18.9%
Divorced	14.8%	8.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.9%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 16.0%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	5.0%
Elementary school	383	51.5%
High school	191	25.7%
College / grad school	132	17.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.2%

Retail trade 13.0%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Public administration 7.6%

Other services 5.9%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.1%
Service	26.6%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.9%
Production & transportation	14.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.6%
Work from home	10.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 21.9%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.4%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	43.8%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	5.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.6%
High blood pressure	37.1%
High cholesterol	34.8%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	10.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	17.2%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	37.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.4%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	6.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,531	96.6%
Spanish	13	0.4%
Other Indo-European	5	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,651	99.8%
Born in same state	3,631	99.3%
Born in different state	3,442	94.1%
Foreign born	20	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	714	19.5%
Arab	386	10.6%
French	287	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	75	2.1%
English	45	1.2%
Norwegian	13	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	82.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15943

What city is ZIP code 15943 in?

ZIP code 15943 is primarily assigned to Nanty Glo, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15943 in?

ZIP code 15943 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15943 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 15943 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15943?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15943?

16% of residents in ZIP code 15943 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15943?

The median home value in ZIP code 15943 is $90,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 15943 in?

ZIP code 15943 observes the EST timezone.