15905 ZIP Code — Johnstown, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15905 is located in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 41.53 square miles and serves a population of 19,882 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15905

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,843. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15905 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,882

population

41.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15905 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15905

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15905. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Johnstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15915 Johnstown (3.8 mi) 15901 Johnstown (4.4 mi) 15928 Davidsville (4.5 mi) 15902 Johnstown (5.8 mi) 15906 Johnstown (5.9 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (6.3 mi) 15904 Johnstown (6.5 mi) 15944 New Florence (7.3 mi) 15945 Parkhill (7.4 mi) 15531 Boswell (8 mi) 15954 Seward (8.4 mi) 15909 Johnstown (9.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,882
Population density	479 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	41.53 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	40.2899
Longitude	-78.9763
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	44.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

19,882

Population

479

People per sq mi

46.8

Median age

$66,843

Median household income

$38,392

Per capita income

$116,600

Median home value

$860

Median monthly rent

75.6%

Home ownership

12.0%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

7,880

Housing units

35.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

407

Under 5

454

452

5–9

505

600

10–14

670

513

15–19

573

314

20–24

351

910

25–34

1,015

1,189

35–44

1,328

1,232

45–54

1,374

745

55–59

832

679

60–64

758

1,330

65–74

1,484

729

75–84

814

295

85+

329

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,866	19.4%
18 and over	16,016	80.6%
65 and over	4,981	25.1%
Median age	46.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Black or African American 2.1%

Other race 1.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	18,617	91.6%
Hispanic or Latino	444	2.2%
Black or African American	433	2.1%
Other race	337	1.7%
Two or more races	316	1.6%
Asian	179	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 15.5%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	15.5%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$66,843

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.8%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 22.5%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 10.9%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,600
Median rent / month	$860
Owner occupied	75.6%
Renter occupied	24.4%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	4.5%
Mobile homes	3.4%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	26.2%
1940–1949	15.3%
1939 or earlier	26.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	7.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	51.0%
4 bedrooms	12.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	37.4%
2 vehicles	35.8%
3 or more	18.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.6%
Electricity	10.5%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Fuel oil	8.3%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,287	49.8%
Cohabiting couple	567	6.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,492	17.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,267	26.3%
Households with children under 18	1,897	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,526	40.9%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	26.0%
Married	55.5%	48.4%
Separated	1.3%	0.5%
Widowed	4.1%	12.6%
Divorced	10.2%	12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.0%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 15.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 24.2%

Graduate / professional 11.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	35.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	275	7.2%
Kindergarten	197	5.2%
Elementary school	1,722	45.1%
High school	1,067	28.0%
College / grad school	553	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Retail trade 8.6%

Professional & management 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.6%

Other services 5.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.1%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	15.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.3%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.9%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	13.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 12.0%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	3.7%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	35.7%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.6%
Binge drinking	16.9%
No physical activity	23.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.7%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	14.6%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	8.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,355	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	11.9%
18–64 years	14.0%
65 and over	27.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.8%
Public insurance	41.1%
No insurance	3.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	19,021	95.7%
Spanish	118	0.6%
Other Indo-European	67	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	22	0.1%
Other languages	29	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,469	97.9%
Born in same state	19,397	97.6%
Born in different state	16,633	83.7%
Foreign born	72	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	413	2.1%
Not a US citizen	239	57.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	3,147	15.8%
French	1,367	6.9%
Arab	592	3%
Irish	407	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	348	1.8%
Norwegian	99	0.5%
German	10	0.1%
Polish	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.3%
Internet access	89.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15905

What city is ZIP code 15905 in?

ZIP code 15905 is primarily assigned to Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15905 in?

ZIP code 15905 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15905 have an older population?

25% of residents in ZIP code 15905 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15905 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15905 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15905?

The median home value in ZIP code 15905 is $116,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 15905?

ZIP code 15905 has an estimated population of 19,882 residents, with a density of 479 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15905 in?

ZIP code 15905 observes the EST timezone.