15962 ZIP Code — Wilmore, PA

Cambria County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15962 is located in Wilmore, Pennsylvania, within Cambria County. It covers approximately 0.24 square miles and serves a population of 390 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15962

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 $108,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 15962 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

390

population

0.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15962 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15962

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15962. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wilmore	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	390
Population density	1,625 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	0.24 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.3887
Longitude	-78.7188
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	53.8%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

390

Population

1,625

People per sq mi

34.2

Median age

Median household income

$22,702

Per capita income

$108,300

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

81.1%

Home ownership

29.4%

Poverty rate

1.3%

Unemployment

Housing units

12.6%

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

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	25.6%
18 and over	290	74.4%
65 and over	50	12.8%
Median age	34.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	387	99.2%
Two or more races	3	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.8%	51.9%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.7%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	6.5%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.0%	7.1%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 17.1%

$25k–$35k 13.5%

$35k–$50k 13.5%

$50k–$75k 8.1%

$75k–$100k 15.3%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	17.1%
$25k–$35k	13.5%
$35k–$50k	13.5%
$50k–$75k	8.1%
$75k–$100k	15.3%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%

$50k–$100k 24.4%

$100k–$150k 33.3%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k–$300k 11.1%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,300
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	81.1%
Renter occupied	18.9%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	92.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.6%
1990–1999	1.7%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	16.8%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	10.9%
1940–1949	10.9%
1939 or earlier	43.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.1%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	36.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	16.2%
Fuel oil	70.3%
Wood	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	73	65.8%
Cohabiting couple	8	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	9	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	21	18.9%
Households with children under 18	27	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	26.1%
Average household size	3.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.6%	36.8%
Married	62.0%	54.0%
Separated	0.8%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	1.1%
Divorced	3.1%	8.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 57.5%

Some college, no degree 8.8%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	8.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	37	53.6%
High school	18	26.1%
College / grad school	8	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.3%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Public administration 13.3%

Construction 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Retail trade 6.0%

Other services 5.3%

Professional & management 3.3%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.7%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	21.3%
Self-employed	0.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	10.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 29.4%

Under 18 years 35.8%

18 and over 27.2%

Married-couple families 17.8%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	36.0%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.9%
High blood pressure	32.6%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	19.1%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	15.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.4%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	14.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.2%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	21.3%
65 and over	32.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.6%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	356	91.3%
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)	390	100.0%
Born in same state	390	100.0%
Born in different state	385	98.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	51	13.1%
French	27	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	5.9%
Irish	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15962

What city is ZIP code 15962 in?

ZIP code 15962 is primarily assigned to Wilmore, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15962 in?

ZIP code 15962 falls within Cambria County, Pennsylvania.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 15962?

29% of residents in ZIP code 15962 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 15962?

13% 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 15962 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15962 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 15962 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 15962 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 15962 in?

ZIP code 15962 observes the EST timezone.