15963 ZIP Code — Windber, PA

Somerset County, Pennsylvania

ZIP code 15963 is located in Windber, Pennsylvania, within Somerset County. It covers approximately 90.43 square miles and serves a population of 10,338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 814.

About ZIP code 15963

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 $117,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,567. 42% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 15963 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,338

population

90.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

15963 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 15963

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 15963. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Windber	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

15952 Salix (5.6 mi) 15924 Cairnbrook (7.6 mi) 15521 Alum Bank (7.6 mi) 15928 Davidsville (7.7 mi) 15904 Johnstown (7.8 mi) 15936 Hooversville (8 mi) 15955 Sidman (8.2 mi) 15902 Johnstown (8.6 mi) 15956 South Fork (8.8 mi) 15935 Hollsopple (10.3 mi) 15554 New Paris (10.3 mi) 15901 Johnstown (10.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,338
Population density	114 / sq mi
State FIPS	42
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	90.43 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	40.2197
Longitude	-78.7722
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	52.4%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	7.1%

Demographics & statistics

10,338

Population

114

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$55,567

Median household income

$34,715

Per capita income

$117,400

Median home value

$706

Median monthly rent

81.3%

Home ownership

10.2%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

4,345

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

245

Under 5

256

269

5–9

281

287

10–14

300

255

15–19

266

228

20–24

238

629

25–34

658

562

35–44

587

641

45–54

670

360

55–59

377

453

60–64

474

538

65–74

563

380

75–84

397

207

85+

217

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,978	19.1%
18 and over	8,360	80.9%
65 and over	2,302	22.3%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	10,123	96.8%
Two or more races	204	2%
Hispanic or Latino	119	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.4%	48.8%	39.8%
$50k – $100k	25.1%	33.1%	30.8%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	15.4%	22.4%
Over $200k	1.3%	2.8%	7.1%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 14.4%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 2.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	14.4%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	16.9%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	2.9%
Median income	$55,567

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 22.4%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,400
Median rent / month	$706
Owner occupied	81.3%
Renter occupied	18.7%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	3.9%
1990–1999	7.5%
1980–1989	5.9%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	12.3%
1939 or earlier	33.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	28.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.4%
Electricity	20.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	48.8%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,248	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	347	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	730	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,119	25.2%
Households with children under 18	1,239	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,585	35.7%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.0%	20.2%
Married	56.6%	51.3%
Separated	1.2%	0.9%
Widowed	4.1%	13.9%
Divorced	13.1%	13.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.8%

HS graduate 47.5%

Some college, no degree 13.7%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.9%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	157	8.2%
Kindergarten	94	4.9%
Elementary school	920	47.8%
High school	488	25.4%
College / grad school	265	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.4%

Retail trade 18.2%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.6%

Construction 5.4%

Public administration 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Other services 3.6%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.4%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 10.2%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 9.1%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	7.4%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.3%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	26.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	16.4%
Poor mental health	15.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	63.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	593	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.9%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.5%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	2.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,837	95.2%
Spanish	9	0.1%
Other Indo-European	7	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,331	99.9%
Born in same state	10,308	99.7%
Born in different state	9,293	89.9%
Foreign born	23	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.1%
Not a US citizen	5	71.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,017	9.8%
French	702	6.8%
Irish	688	6.7%
Arab	534	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	262	2.5%
Polish	54	0.5%
Norwegian	24	0.2%
German	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	82.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15963

What city is ZIP code 15963 in?

ZIP code 15963 is primarily assigned to Windber, Pennsylvania.

What county is ZIP code 15963 in?

ZIP code 15963 falls within Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Does ZIP code 15963 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 15963 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 15963 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 15963 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15963?

The median home value in ZIP code 15963 is $117,400.

What is the population of ZIP code 15963?

ZIP code 15963 has an estimated population of 10,338 residents, with a density of 114 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 15963 in?

ZIP code 15963 observes the EST timezone.