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Cambria County
Vintondale, PA
15961
15961 ZIP Code — Vintondale, PA
Cambria County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15961 is located in
Vintondale ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Cambria County .
It covers approximately 16.93 square miles and serves a population of
849 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 814 .
About ZIP code 15961
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 $84,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $52,727. 46% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 15961 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
849
Population density
50 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
021
Geography
Land area
16.93 sq mi
Water area
0.20 sq mi
Latitude
40.4789
Longitude
-78.9318
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
814
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.2%
51.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.0%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$52,727
Median household income
15.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 185 21.8% 18 and over 664 78.2% 65 and over 169 19.9% Median age 42.1 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 838 98.6% Two or more races 9 1.1% Black or African American 2 0.2% Hispanic or Latino 1 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.2%
51.9%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.7%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
14.7%
15.4%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.2%
2.0%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 7.6% $10k–$15k 7.6% $15k–$25k 7.8% $25k–$35k 9.7% $35k–$50k 15.7% $50k–$75k 22.2% $75k–$100k 10.0% $100k–$150k 11.9% $150k–$200k 5.9% $200k+ 1.6% Median income $52,727
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,100 Median rent / month $792 Owner occupied 81.6% Renter occupied 18.4% Vacant 14.7% Single-family detached 93.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 4.4% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.33
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.9% 2000–2009 5.8% 1990–1999 7.8% 1980–1989 5.1% 1970–1979 12.0% 1960–1969 3.2% 1950–1959 14.1% 1940–1949 5.8% 1939 or earlier 45.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 6.0% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 45.2% 4 bedrooms 17.5% 5+ bedrooms 1.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 8.9% 1 vehicle 24.6% 2 vehicles 41.4% 3 or more 25.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 15.7% Propane / LP gas 1.1% Fuel oil 68.6% Wood 6.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 182 49.2% Cohabiting couple 24 6.5% Male householder, no spouse 45 12.2% Female householder, no spouse 119 32.2% Households with children under 18 97 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 115 31.1% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 31.1% 31.0% Married 59.7% 45.1% Separated 0.7% 0.0% Widowed 0.7% 16.1% Divorced 7.8% 7.8%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.2%
Graduate / professional
3.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.5% Bachelor's or higher 15.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 7 4.8% Kindergarten 16 10.9% Elementary school 77 52.4% High school 39 26.5% College / grad school 8 5.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Transportation & utilities
15.6%
Public administration
13.4%
Professional & management
10.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.4% Service 16.9% Sales & office 18.2% Natural resources & construction 13.1% Production & transportation 18.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 72.0% Government 21.3% Self-employed 6.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.0% Carpool 6.1% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.3% Work from home 7.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 34.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
34.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.2% Retirement income 37.8% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 17.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.1% High blood pressure 36.9% High cholesterol 35.7% Diabetes 12.1% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 3.8% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 32.8% Kidney disease 3.4% Pulmonary disease 9.5% Cancer 8.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 20.8% Binge drinking 17.1% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.6% Depression 22.8% Fair or poor health 16.9% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 12.4% No health insurance 10.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.7% Visited dentist 62.2% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 17.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 43 6.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.0% Under 18 5.9% 18–64 years 15.8% 65 and over 37.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 62.3% Public insurance 49.8% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 1.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 799 94.1% 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) 844 99.4% Born in same state 839 98.8% Born in different state 756 89.0% Foreign born 5 0.6% Naturalized citizen 5 0.6% Not a US citizen 3 60.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 251 29.6% French 81 9.5% Irish 20 2.4%
Ancestry Count % Arab 9 1.1% English 4 0.5% Norwegian 2 0.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.6% Internet access 88.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15961
What city is ZIP code 15961 in?
ZIP code 15961 is primarily assigned to Vintondale, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15961 in?
ZIP code 15961 falls within Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15961 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 15961 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 15961 mostly owner-occupied?
82% of occupied units in ZIP code 15961 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15961?
The median home value in ZIP code 15961 is $84,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 15961?
ZIP code 15961 has an estimated population of 849 residents, with a density of 50 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 15961 in?
ZIP code 15961 observes the EST timezone.
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