15738 ZIP Code — Emeigh, PA
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15738 is located in Emeigh, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 2.55 square miles and serves a population of 178 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.
178
population
2.55
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
15738 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 15738
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15738. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Emeigh | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 178 |
| Population density | 70 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 42 |
| County FIPS | 021 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.55 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.6949 |
| Longitude | -78.7874 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 814 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.3% | 51.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 30.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.8% | 15.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 7.1% |
Demographics & statistics
178
Population
70
People per sq mi
51.4
Median age
$45,000
Median household income
$22,026
Per capita income
$44,400
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
97.2%
Home ownership
16.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
87
Housing units
9.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3
Under 5
5
1
5–9
2
4
10–14
6
6
15–19
10
3
20–24
4
8
25–34
13
4
35–44
6
9
45–54
13
10
55–59
14
5
65–74
7
18
75–84
27
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 35 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 143 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 57 | 32.0% |
| Median age | 51.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 178 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 63.3% | 51.9% | 39.8% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 30.7% | 30.8% |
| $100k – $200k | 7.8% | 15.4% | 22.4% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.0% | 7.1% |
$15k–$25k
27.8%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
15.3%
$50k–$75k
25.0%
$75k–$100k
13.9%
$100k–$150k
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 27.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 25.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 6.9% |
| Median income | $45,000 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
57.1%
$50k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
11.4%
$150k–$200k
2.9%
$300k–$500k
4.3%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $44,400 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 97.2% |
| Renter occupied | 2.8% |
| Vacant | 19.1% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 7.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 2.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 14.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 71.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 41.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 20.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.1% |
| Electricity | 2.8% |
| Fuel oil | 62.5% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 28 | 38.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 3 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33 | 45.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 13 | 18.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 42 | 58.3% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.8% | 25.6% |
| Married | 43.3% | 34.4% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 30.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
2.2%
HS graduate
64.2%
Some college, no degree
20.9%
Associate's degree
3.7%
Bachelor's degree
6.0%
Graduate / professional
3.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 9 | 28.1% |
| High school | 18 | 56.3% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
53.9%
Other services
14.5%
Retail trade
10.5%
Professional & management
6.6%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Construction
3.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 36.8% |
| Service | 23.7% |
| Sales & office | 25.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.2% |
| Production & transportation | 5.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 96.1% |
| Government | 3.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 17.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 3.9% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
16.3%
Under 18 years
31.4%
18 and over
12.6%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
25.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 58.3% |
| Retirement income | 31.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| High blood pressure | 33.1% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 29.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 7.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.8% |
| Binge drinking | 19.1% |
| No physical activity | 24.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.3% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 8 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.5% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 57.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.1% |
| Public insurance | 56.7% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 170 | 95.5% |
| 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) | 178 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 178 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 157 | 88.2% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 31 | 17.4% |
| Irish | 25 | 14% |
| French | 24 | 13.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 2.8% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 1.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.4% |
| Internet access | 79.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15738
What city is ZIP code 15738 in?
ZIP code 15738 is primarily assigned to Emeigh, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15738 in?
ZIP code 15738 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15738 have a large retiree population?
58% of households in ZIP code 15738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15738 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 15738 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 15738 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 15738 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 15738?
9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 15738 in?
ZIP code 15738 observes the EST timezone.