15955 ZIP Code — Sidman, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15955 is located in Sidman, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 34.03 square miles and serves a population of 2,246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15955

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 $127,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,250. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

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

Overall, ZIP code 15955 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,246

population

34.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15955 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15955

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15955. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sidman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15952 Salix (3.7 mi) 15956 South Fork (4.6 mi) 15958 Summerhill (4.8 mi) 15946 Portage (5.1 mi) 15938 Lilly (7.9 mi) 15942 Mineral Point (8.1 mi) 15963 Windber (8.2 mi) 15904 Johnstown (8.2 mi) 16655 Imler (8.9 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (9.1 mi) 15902 Johnstown (9.1 mi) 16625 Claysburg (9.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,246
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	34.03 sq mi
Water area	0.64 sq mi
Latitude	40.3245
Longitude	-78.7000
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	52.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

2,246

Population

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$65,250

Median household income

$37,485

Per capita income

$127,500

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

993

Housing units

17.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

142

25–34

153

35–44

156

45–54

169

55–59

110

60–64

118

169

65–74

183

114

75–84

122

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	17.6%
18 and over	1,851	82.4%
65 and over	598	26.6%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.3%

Black or African American 1.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,192	97.3%
Black or African American	40	1.8%
Two or more races	9	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	6	0.3%
Asian	5	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.5%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	33.8%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 24.5%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	24.5%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$65,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 28.7%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 10.8%

$300k–$500k 6.2%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$127,500
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	84.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	8.3%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	12.5%
1939 or earlier	26.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	59.3%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	21.4%
2 vehicles	51.3%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	7.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	67.3%
Wood	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	503	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	56	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	122	12.8%
Female householder, no spouse	273	28.6%
Households with children under 18	273	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	388	40.7%
Average household size	2.34

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.1%	25.5%
Married	61.9%	56.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.9%	9.3%
Divorced	6.1%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 52.0%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	10.7%
Kindergarten	3	0.9%
Elementary school	141	40.9%
High school	134	38.8%
College / grad school	30	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.0%

Manufacturing 26.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Other services 6.7%

Construction 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Public administration 2.2%

Professional & management 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.6%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	12.8%
Natural resources & construction	4.9%
Production & transportation	39.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.8%
Government	6.6%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.2%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 3.6%

18 and over 9.4%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 3.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.6%
Retirement income	45.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	34.6%
High cholesterol	33.6%
Diabetes	11.0%
Heart disease	7.7%
Stroke	3.4%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	24.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	63.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	142	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.3%
Under 18	8.9%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	16.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	40.5%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,148	95.6%
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)	2,241	99.8%
Born in same state	2,241	99.8%
Born in different state	2,126	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.2%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	177	7.9%
French	135	6%
Arab	104	4.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	78	3.5%
English	55	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.5%
Internet access	83.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15955

What city is ZIP code 15955 in?

ZIP code 15955 is primarily assigned to Sidman, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15955 in?

ZIP code 15955 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

Is ZIP code 15955 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 15955 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15955 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 15955 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 15955 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 15955 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15955?

The median home value in ZIP code 15955 is $127,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 15955 in?

ZIP code 15955 observes the EST timezone.