15901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 15901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

15901 is a zip code in Cambria County, Pennsylvania, which covers Johnstown, with a total population of 3,512 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 15901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 15901.

The estimated population of people living in 15901 is 3,512, with a median age of 50.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 15901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,512
 -0.17% +2.45%
2020
3,518
 -1.51% -
2019
3,572
+4.54%
-
2018
3,417
 -0.32% -
2017
3,428
 - -

Population of 15901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 15901 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
62%
73.7%
 -15.88%
Black/African American
21.5%
18.7%
 +14.97%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
8.6%
2.7%
 +218.52%
Asian
0.4%
0.7%
 -42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.7%
3.9%
 +71.79%
Other
0.8%
0.2%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 15901 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 15901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 15901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 15901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 50.4 -0.59% 48.4 0% 52.5 0%
2020 50.7 +0.6% 48.4 -0.41% 52.5 +1.35%
2019 50.4 -4.55% 48.6 -4.52% 51.8 -8.8%
2018 52.8 -1.31% 50.9 +0.99% 56.8 -2.07%
2017 53.5 - 50.4 - 58 -

The median age of the 15901 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 15901 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 244 -39.95% 131 +36.34% 140 164
10 to 19 113 +71.7% 24 +372.07% 172 131
20 to 29 168 -1.19% 84 +92.66% 153 177
30 to 39 104 +49.76% 164 +24.59% 156 181
40 to 49 204 +13.17% 140 +58.78% 228 225
50 to 59 441 -41.33% 358 -18.22% 283 297
60 to 69 273 -6.52% 242 +68.92% 254 407
70+ 190 +13.14% 548 -46.54% 213 331

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 15901 zip code is $24,583.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 15901.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $36,201.00
  • 45 to 64
    $16,394.00
  • 65 and over
    $24,375.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 15901 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 15901, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 15901 is currently $34,806.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.63% of households in 15901 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 15901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    50.55%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    36.74%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    4.79%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.14%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.88%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.63%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 15901 is $19,753.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 15901 by the total population of 15901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 15901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 15901 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.95%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13.85%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    67.52%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.73%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 15901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 15901 zip over the age of 16 is 3,044.

Of those people, a total of 45.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 15901 is 40.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 15901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 139 64.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 147 74.10% 14.70%
25 to 29 years 183 92.30% 5.90%
30 to 34 years 154 25.30% 56.40%
35 to 44 years 380 91.80% 7.40%
45 to 54 years 539 50.30% 15.90%
55 to 59 years 297 28.30% 11.90%
60 to 64 years 467 46.30% 16.20%
65 to 74 years 350 14.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 388 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 15901. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,079 41.20% 8.30%
Black or African American 719 54.20% 19.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 25 52.00% 53.80%
Asian 13 53.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 179 46.90% 11.90%
Hispanic or Latino 195 36.40% 9.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,962 43.50% 8.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 15901 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 15901 is 1,218, with median earnings of $26,432.00.

Women in 15901 are earning approximately 113.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,218 $26,432.00
Male 482 $24,615.00
Female 736 $27,955.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 15901 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 123 $36,412.00
Business and Financial 46 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 13 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 93 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 36 $44,750.00
Healthcare Support 117 $25,233.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 62 $26,591.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 112 $22,885.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 67 $8,036.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00
Sales 77 $14,653.00
Office and Administrative Support 112 $30,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $20,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $0.00
Production 120 $33,125.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $13,958.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 15901 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 15901.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 46 $48,235.00 77 $0.00
Business and Financial 17 $0.00 29 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 2 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 93 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 36 $44,750.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00 112 $25,139.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $19,737.00 28 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $16,964.00 83 $40,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 36 $31,000.00 31 $6,181.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 15 $0.00
Sales 42 $25,500.00 35 $14,028.00
Office and Administrative Support 15 $16,250.00 97 $31,417.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 25 $20,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 98 $33,125.00 22 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 28 $13,958.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,919 households in 15901, with an average household size of 1.79 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 590 families living in the 15901 zip code with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 15901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 291 73 226 1,329
Average Household Size 3.09 3.11 3.82 1.09
Total Families 291 73 226 0
Average Household Size 3.09 2.86 3.58 0

Poverty

Of the 590 families living in 15901, 27.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 15901:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,625 housing units in 15901.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,919 73.10%
Vacant 706 26.90%

42.32% of the total 2,625 housing units in 15901 are rental units. This is approximately 1,111 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 741 are occupied by the owner - or 28.23% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 15901 is $471.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 15901 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    67
  • Less than $500
    579
  • $500 to $999
    503
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    25
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 15901 is $19,100.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 15901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    591
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    102
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    40
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    0
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    4
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    4
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 15901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 15901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,070
  • 1940 to 1949
    296
  • 1950 to 1959
    270
  • 1960 to 1969
    273
  • 1970 to 1979
    482
  • 1980 to 1989
    92
  • 1990 to 1999
    123
  • 2000 to 2009
    19
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 15901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    823
  • 1 vehicle available
    747
  • 2 vehicles available
    290
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    59

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 15901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 15901 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 15901.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    111
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    121
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    279
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    137
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    257
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    31
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    65
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    35
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    11
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    21
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    45
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 15901 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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