15901 ZIP Code — Johnstown, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15901 is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 1.53 square miles and serves a population of 3,616 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15901

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $20,400. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $25,357. Poverty affects 39% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 46% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 21 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 diabetes (22%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 15901 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,616

population

1.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15901 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15901

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15901. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15915 Johnstown (0.6 mi) 15902 Johnstown (2.1 mi) 15945 Parkhill (3.1 mi) 15904 Johnstown (3.1 mi) 15906 Johnstown (4 mi) 15905 Johnstown (4.4 mi) 15928 Davidsville (5.7 mi) 15909 Johnstown (5.7 mi) 15956 South Fork (6.9 mi) 15942 Mineral Point (7.4 mi) 15954 Seward (7.6 mi) 15952 Salix (8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,616
Population density	2,363 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	1.53 sq mi
Water area	0.06 sq mi
Latitude	40.3281
Longitude	-78.9105
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	89.4%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

3,616

Population

2,363

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$25,357

Median household income

$20,994

Per capita income

$20,400

Median home value

$452

Median monthly rent

39.9%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

1,445

Housing units

13.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

104

10–14

121

115

15–19

132

20–24

185

25–34

214

201

35–44

231

202

45–54

232

149

55–59

172

228

60–64

264

161

65–74

186

107

75–84

123

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	676	18.7%
18 and over	2,940	81.3%
65 and over	680	18.8%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58%

Black or African American 27.8%

Two or more races 8.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,183	58%
Black or African American	1,046	27.8%
Two or more races	318	8.4%
Hispanic or Latino	150	4%
Other race	37	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.5%
Asian	14	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.4%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	8.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	2.4%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 18.2%

$10k–$15k 17.7%

$15k–$25k 13.7%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 20.1%

$50k–$75k 8.0%

$75k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 6.2%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.2%
$10k–$15k	17.7%
$15k–$25k	13.7%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	20.1%
$50k–$75k	8.0%
$75k–$100k	0.6%
$100k–$150k	6.2%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$25,357

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 70.9%

$50k–$100k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k–$300k 4.3%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$20,400
Median rent / month	$452
Owner occupied	39.9%
Renter occupied	60.1%
Vacant	25.2%
Single-family detached	41.3%
Large apartment buildings	32.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	0.7%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	5.3%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	10.2%
1939 or earlier	40.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	30.0%
2 bedrooms	25.1%
3 bedrooms	26.6%
4 bedrooms	8.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	43.7%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	14.9%
3 or more	3.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	75.7%
Electricity	19.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%
Fuel oil	1.8%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	268	13.6%
Cohabiting couple	82	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	590	30.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,026	52.2%
Households with children under 18	303	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	592	30.1%
Average household size	1.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.0%	43.3%
Married	24.2%	17.9%
Separated	5.9%	6.9%
Widowed	3.1%	14.2%
Divorced	15.8%	17.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 10.4%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.5%
Bachelor's or higher	13.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	3.5%
Kindergarten	9	1.2%
Elementary school	319	43.0%
High school	253	34.1%
College / grad school	135	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.8%

Retail trade 15.2%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Professional & management 9.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Other services 8.9%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Construction 3.5%

Public administration 2.2%

Information 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	28.2%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	4.5%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.2%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	6.6%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.7

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 55.1%

18 and over 35.3%

Married-couple families 11.6%

Female-led households 53.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	17.2%
Cash public assistance	7.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	46.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	22.1%
Heart disease	14.3%
Stroke	8.0%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	43.1%
Kidney disease	6.4%
Pulmonary disease	17.9%
Cancer	8.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	41.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.3%
Depression	24.2%
Fair or poor health	34.2%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	21.7%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.6%
Visited dentist	42.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	34.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	355	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.7%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	28.5%
65 and over	61.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.3%
Public insurance	63.0%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,527	97.5%
Spanish	64	1.8%
Other Indo-European	55	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,573	98.8%
Born in same state	3,552	98.2%
Born in different state	2,820	78.0%
Foreign born	21	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	43	1.2%
Not a US citizen	43	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	436	12.1%
Arab	195	5.4%
French	134	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	90	2.5%
English	21	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.4%
Internet access	78.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15901

What city is ZIP code 15901 in?

ZIP code 15901 is primarily assigned to Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15901 in?

ZIP code 15901 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15901?

39% of residents in ZIP code 15901 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 15901 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 15901 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15901?

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

Does ZIP code 15901 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 15901 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 15901 in?

ZIP code 15901 observes the EST timezone.