What to know about ZIP 15549
ZIP code 15549 covers ZIP 15549 with a population of about 4,920.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 48.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 15549 — 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
4,920
Density
N/A
Median income
$56,098
-25% vs US avg
Home value
$150,400
-57% vs US avg
Median rent
$562
-52% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 15549
Income and economy in ZIP 15549
Median household income in ZIP 15549 is about $56,098 — about 25% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.4%; unemployment rate near 6.2%; 8.9% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 24.8 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Manufacturing; about 4.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.9 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 15549
Median home value is about $150,400 — about 57% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $562 (about 52% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 84.6% (about 19.2 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 15549, a household would need roughly $41,000 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 $966. That sits below the local median household income ($56,098), 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.