15762 ZIP Code — Nicktown, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15762 is located in Nicktown, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 12.81 square miles and serves a population of 996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15762

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 $193,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,500. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15762 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

996

population

12.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Nicktown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15714 Northern Cambria (1.6 mi) 15775 Spangler (3 mi) 15927 Colver (5.2 mi) 15773 Saint Benedict (5.4 mi) 15722 Carrolltown (5.9 mi) 15931 Ebensburg (6.6 mi) 15728 Clymer (8 mi) 16646 Hastings (8.1 mi) 15729 Commodore (8.3 mi) 15765 Penn Run (8.7 mi) 15943 Nanty Glo (8.8 mi) 15724 Cherry Tree (8.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	996
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	12.81 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.6038
Longitude	-78.8279
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	33.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

996

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$62,500

Median household income

$31,440

Per capita income

$193,500

Median home value

$692

Median monthly rent

92.2%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

345

Housing units

23.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	240	24.1%
18 and over	756	75.9%
65 and over	259	26.0%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.9%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	995	99.9%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.0%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	35.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	31.3%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 0.8%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 5.8%

$25k–$35k 11.9%

$35k–$50k 11.7%

$50k–$75k 22.2%

$75k–$100k 11.4%

$100k–$150k 23.3%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.8%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	5.8%
$25k–$35k	11.9%
$35k–$50k	11.7%
$50k–$75k	22.2%
$75k–$100k	11.4%
$100k–$150k	23.3%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$62,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.6%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 26.5%

$150k–$200k 13.6%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,500
Median rent / month	$692
Owner occupied	92.2%
Renter occupied	7.8%
Vacant	3.5%
Single-family detached	95.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.1%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	9.9%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	16.4%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	6.4%
3 bedrooms	66.2%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	10.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	26.4%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	38.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	11.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	61.4%
Wood	15.6%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	252	70.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	62	17.2%
Female householder, no spouse	44	12.2%
Households with children under 18	74	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	44.7%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.1%	16.3%
Married	52.9%	72.5%
Separated	3.3%	1.1%
Widowed	3.5%	6.3%
Divorced	5.3%	3.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 51.5%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 10.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	2.1%
Elementary school	109	38.9%
High school	103	36.8%
College / grad school	62	22.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 18.9%

Education & healthcare 16.6%

Construction 10.6%

Retail trade 6.8%

Public administration 6.4%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.0%
Service	8.7%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.8%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.5%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.6%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	10.5%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.3

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 12.6%

18 and over 3.2%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	31.4%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	2.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.5%
High blood pressure	34.3%
High cholesterol	33.8%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	18.7%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	15.7%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	63.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	9.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.8%
Under 18	1.3%
18–64 years	5.0%
65 and over	30.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.3%
Public insurance	32.0%
No insurance	0.3%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	972	97.6%
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)	996	100.0%
Born in same state	994	99.8%
Born in different state	954	95.8%
Foreign born	2	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	7.6%
French	34	3.4%
Arab	27	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	1.5%
Irish	14	1.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.1%
Internet access	85.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15762

What city is ZIP code 15762 in?

ZIP code 15762 is primarily assigned to Nicktown, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15762 in?

ZIP code 15762 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15762 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 15762 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15762 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 15762 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15762 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15762 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 15762 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 15762 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15762 in?

ZIP code 15762 observes the EST timezone.