What to know about ZIP 15548
ZIP code 15548 covers ZIP 15548 with a population of about 2,698.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 47.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 15548 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,698
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,301
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$104,100
-70% vs US avg
Median rent
$443
-62% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 15548
Income and economy in ZIP 15548
Median household income in ZIP 15548 is about $58,301 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.9%; unemployment rate near 2.3%; 12.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 21.3 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 7.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 15548
Median home value is about $104,100 — about 70% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $443 (about 62% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 83.8% (about 18.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 15548, a household would need roughly $29,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $669. That sits below the local median household income ($58,301), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.