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ZIP Code 15861 — undefined, PA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
107
Median Income
$76,563
+2% vs US avg
Home Value
$108,300
-69% vs US avg
Median Rent
N/A
Median Age
66.1 yrs
+70% vs US avg
City
N/A
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish
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Location
Coordinates
41.3061, -78.0664
Elevation
932 ft
Land Area
67.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.6 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
107
Density
N/A
Median income
$76,563
+2% vs US avg
Home value
$108,300
-69% vs US avg
Median rent
N/A
Timezone

Overview of ZIP Code 15861

RetirementRetirement-oriented community
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What to know about ZIP 15861

ZIP code 15861 covers PA in Cameron County with a population of about 107.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 66.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 582, 814; U.S. House district PA-15; the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.

Local search focus: Retirement

PA fits a retirement-oriented profile (high share of residents 65+ (52.3%)). Residents and relocators commonly research healthcare access, everyday amenities (dining, personal services), and housing costs rather than tech or campus life.

Income and economy in PA

Median household income in ZIP 15861 is about $76,563 — about even with the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.4%; unemployment rate near 0.0%; 16.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 17.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Arts and entertainment, Manufacturing, and Public administration; about 2.6% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 12.6 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 37.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 15861

Median home value is about $108,300 — about 69% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 94.5% (about 29.1 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 15861 in PA, a household would need roughly $30,000 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 $696. That sits below the local median household income ($76,563), 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.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for PA as Very Low (composite score 12.6), which is relatively lower than many U.S. communities. The strongest component scores on US5 are hurricane (55.1) and flood (40.7). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for PA show little to no average snow and around 43.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 5 for ZIP 15861 (PA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport SCE (33.5 miles (54.0 km)) · Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology (33.8 miles (54.5 km)) · Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site (66.1 miles (106.4 km)) · VA: Coudersport (34.5 miles (55.5 km))

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