15952 ZIP Code — Salix, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15952 is located in Salix, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 3.32 square miles and serves a population of 1,235 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15952

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $60,917. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 15952 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,235

population

3.32

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15952 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15952

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15952. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Salix	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15956 South Fork (3.3 mi) 15955 Sidman (3.7 mi) 15904 Johnstown (4.9 mi) 15963 Windber (5.6 mi) 15902 Johnstown (5.9 mi) 15958 Summerhill (6.3 mi) 15945 Parkhill (6.8 mi) 15942 Mineral Point (7.6 mi) 15901 Johnstown (8 mi) 15946 Portage (8.4 mi) 15915 Johnstown (8.5 mi) 15928 Davidsville (8.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,235
Population density	372 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	3.32 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3011
Longitude	-78.7637
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	42.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

1,235

Population

372

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$60,917

Median household income

$26,802

Per capita income

$155,200

Median home value

$657

Median monthly rent

61.4%

Home ownership

11.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

353

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

132

25–34

144

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

100

65–74

110

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	320	25.9%
18 and over	915	74.1%
65 and over	364	29.5%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Two or more races 2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,202	97.3%
Two or more races	25	2%
Black or African American	8	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	23.6%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 11.7%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 15.1%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.7%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	15.1%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$60,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.1%

$50k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 25.9%

$150k–$200k 33.3%

$200k–$300k 12.3%

$300k–$500k 4.9%

$1M+ 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,200
Median rent / month	$657
Owner occupied	61.4%
Renter occupied	38.6%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	81.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.3%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.6%
1990–1999	6.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	52.1%
1960–1969	22.9%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.5%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	46.1%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	7.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	5.2%
Fuel oil	25.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	254	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	77	15.3%
Male householder, no spouse	33	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	139	27.6%
Households with children under 18	161	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	44.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	24.3%
Married	56.6%	52.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.5%
Divorced	1.8%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 20.9%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	97	46.0%
Elementary school	49	23.2%
High school	37	17.5%
College / grad school	28	13.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 17.3%

Construction 14.8%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Professional & management 11.3%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Other services 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	20.7%
Production & transportation	14.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.7%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 11.2%

Under 18 years 5.3%

18 and over 13.2%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	16.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.0%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	32.7%
Diabetes	9.9%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	18.9%
No physical activity	22.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.4%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	67.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	12.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	34.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	3.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,098	88.9%
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)	1,222	98.9%
Born in same state	1,222	98.9%
Born in different state	1,022	82.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	1.1%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	108	8.7%
Arab	45	3.6%
Irish	33	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	32	2.6%
German	16	1.3%
English	15	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15952

What city is ZIP code 15952 in?

ZIP code 15952 is primarily assigned to Salix, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15952 in?

ZIP code 15952 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15952 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 15952 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15952 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 15952 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15952?

The median home value in ZIP code 15952 is $155,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 15952?

ZIP code 15952 has an estimated population of 1,235 residents, with a density of 373 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15952 in?

ZIP code 15952 observes the EST timezone.