15951 ZIP Code — Saint Michael, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15951 is located in Saint Michael, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 1.47 square miles and serves a population of 492 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15951

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $58,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,343. SNAP benefit usage at 40% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 49%.

Overall, ZIP code 15951 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

492

population

1.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15951 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15951

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15951. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Michael	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	492
Population density	335 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	1.47 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	40.3410
Longitude	-78.7717
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	78.2%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

492

Population

335

People per sq mi

54.7

Median age

$55,343

Median household income

$29,636

Per capita income

$58,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.1%

Home ownership

1.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

399

Housing units

3.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

104

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

116

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	16	3.3%
18 and over	476	96.7%
65 and over	175	35.6%
Median age	54.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.4%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	489	99.4%
Black or African American	3	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.2%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	10.7%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	7.1%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$25k–$35k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 29.0%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$25k–$35k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	29.0%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	14.9%
Median income	$55,343

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.7%

$50k–$100k 23.2%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.1%
Renter occupied	11.9%
Vacant	37.6%
Single-family detached	34.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.7%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	77.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.7%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	51.3%
3 bedrooms	41.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.9%
1 vehicle	50.9%
2 vehicles	10.4%
3 or more	32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.0%
Fuel oil	71.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	54	20.1%
Cohabiting couple	16	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	119	44.2%
Female householder, no spouse	80	29.7%
Households with children under 18	14	5.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	172	63.9%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	63.7%
Married	26.9%	27.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	8.9%
Divorced	37.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.8%

HS graduate 66.9%

Some college, no degree 17.4%

Associate's degree 5.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.1%
Bachelor's or higher	3.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	16	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 70.1%

Manufacturing 13.9%

Construction 8.6%

Public administration 7.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.0%
Service	47.6%
Sales & office	1.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	27.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.1%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.8%
Carpool	32.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 1.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.9%
Retirement income	46.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	23.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	40.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	8.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.3%
Binge drinking	17.7%
No physical activity	23.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	21.5%
Fair or poor health	14.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	9.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	67.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	13.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	48.6%
Under 18	100.0%
18–64 years	63.5%
65 and over	18.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	71.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	492	100.0%
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)	492	100.0%
Born in same state	492	100.0%
Born in different state	352	71.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	312	63.4%
Italian	45	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.7%
Internet access	71.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15951

What city is ZIP code 15951 in?

ZIP code 15951 is primarily assigned to Saint Michael, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15951 in?

ZIP code 15951 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15951 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 15951 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15951?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 15951 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 15951 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15951 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 15951 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 15951 in?

ZIP code 15951 observes the EST timezone.