15938 ZIP Code — Lilly, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15938 is located in Lilly, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 24.04 square miles and serves a population of 2,252 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15938

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 $121,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,434. 43% 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 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15938 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,252

population

24.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15938 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15938

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15938. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lilly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15946 Portage (2.8 mi) 16699 Cresson (3.1 mi) 16630 Cresson (3.5 mi) 16641 Gallitzin (6.2 mi) 15958 Summerhill (6.3 mi) 15940 Loretto (6.7 mi) 16635 Duncansville (7.5 mi) 15955 Sidman (7.9 mi) 16613 Ashville (9.3 mi) 15956 South Fork (9.9 mi) 16625 Claysburg (10 mi) 15942 Mineral Point (10.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,252
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	24.04 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	40.4217
Longitude	-78.6220
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	47.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,252

Population

People per sq mi

46.9

Median age

$61,434

Median household income

$29,705

Per capita income

$121,100

Median home value

$717

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

7.7%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

913

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

153

35–44

152

163

45–54

162

55–59

60–64

143

65–74

143

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	450	20.0%
18 and over	1,802	80.0%
65 and over	494	21.9%
Median age	46.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,201	96.2%
Two or more races	44	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.5%
Black or African American	4	0.2%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 20.8%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	20.8%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	19.7%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$61,434

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.6%

$50k–$100k 28.1%

$100k–$150k 16.2%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

$200k–$300k 13.7%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,100
Median rent / month	$717
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	86.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	7.0%
1990–1999	11.1%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	9.1%
1940–1949	8.4%
1939 or earlier	29.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.2%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.7%
Electricity	10.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	69.9%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	440	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	96	10.4%
Male householder, no spouse	172	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	211	23.0%
Households with children under 18	245	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	351	38.2%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	26.0%
Married	47.3%	50.5%
Separated	0.9%	1.4%
Widowed	2.7%	10.8%
Divorced	13.3%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.6%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 14.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	2.9%
Kindergarten	10	2.3%
Elementary school	202	45.6%
High school	142	32.1%
College / grad school	76	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Manufacturing 9.9%

Public administration 8.9%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Other services 6.8%

Professional & management 3.9%

Wholesale trade 2.4%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	18.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.4%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 7.7%

Under 18 years 3.3%

18 and over 8.8%

Married-couple families 0.5%

Female-led households 14.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	37.0%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.5%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	15.2%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	201	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	5.3%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.3%
Public insurance	39.3%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,149	95.4%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,251	100.0%
Born in same state	2,249	99.9%
Born in different state	2,059	91.4%
Foreign born	2	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	1	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	598	26.6%
French	85	3.8%
Arab	66	2.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	46	2%
English	15	0.7%
Norwegian	7	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15938

What city is ZIP code 15938 in?

ZIP code 15938 is primarily assigned to Lilly, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15938 in?

ZIP code 15938 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15938 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 15938 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15938 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15938 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15938 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 15938 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15938?

The median home value in ZIP code 15938 is $121,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 15938 in?

ZIP code 15938 observes the EST timezone.