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Johnstown, PA
Johnstown sits in Cambria, Pennsylvania, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 66,178 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Johnstown has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $85,616 and median asking rent runs around $687 per month. Median household income hovers around $48,832. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Johnstown
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15901 | Cambria | 3,616 | $25,357 | $20,400 |
| 15902 | Cambria | 11,415 | $41,959 | $58,600 |
| 15904 | Cambria | 16,388 | $64,899 | $161,300 |
| 15905 | Cambria | 19,882 | $66,843 | $116,600 |
| 15906 | Cambria | 9,965 | $37,531 | $53,400 |
| 15907 | Cambria | 0 | — | — |
| 15909 | Cambria | 4,912 | $56,406 | $103,400 |
| 15915 | Cambria | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Johnstown?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $85,616, and median rent is $687. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.