The 15909 ZIP Code is primarily associated with Johnstown, PA (Cambria County) in the U.S. The current population estimate is 5,201. It is estimated that 27.8% of residents in the 15909 ZIP Code are aged 62 years and older, while the region overall has a median age of 47.2 years. About 90.3% of residents in this Pennsylvania region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income is estimated at $26,672. An estimated 11% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $50,978.
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In ZIP Code 15909, 90.3% of the population graduated high school, while 15.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 49.7% in this Cambria County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 49.7% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.8% |
| Associate's degree | 11.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.0% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.3% |
Residents of ZIP Code 15909 are older than average. The median age of 47.2 years in ZIP Code 15909 is approximately 23.88% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 27.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 13.8% of the population in 15909 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.0% of 15909 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.9% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.0% |
| 85 years and over | 3.8% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 15909 is $50,978, while the region's mean household income is $63,316. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,672. The per capita income in ZIP Code 15909 of $26,672 is approximately 22.36% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $34,352. An estimated 10.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately11.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 19.8% of the population in 15909 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.0% of 15909 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 4.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 19.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 15909, 99.7% is one race, while 0.3% are two or more races. Approximately 1.0% of 15909 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 15909 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.2%), followed by Black or African American (2.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.6% |
In ZIP Code 15909, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.4% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Cambria County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 15909, an estimated 30.8% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 16.9% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Cambria County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 4.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 15.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 30.8% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 15909 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.46 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 8.25% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 32.32% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 15909 | 11.08¢/kWh | 7.14¢/kWh | 4.82¢/kWh |
| Pennsylvania | 20.3¢/kWh | 14.86¢/kWh | 11.88¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.65¢/kWh | 14.37¢/kWh | 8.95¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 15909 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.03 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.69 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.81 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 4.86 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.13 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.28 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.7 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.56 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.1 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.42 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.39 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 2.59 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 15909, 57.4% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 4.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.1 minutes. Approximately 29.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 15909 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.2% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 15909 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.3% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.5% |
| Retail trade | 13.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.0% |
| Information | 1.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 7.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 29.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.7% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.0% |
| Public administration | 5.7% |