What to know about ZIP 15553
ZIP code 15553 covers ZIP 15553 with a population of about 3,338.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 45.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the JOHNSTOWN - ALTOONA media market.
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ZIP Code 15553 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,338
Density
N/A
Median income
$60,550
-19% vs US avg
Home value
$164,100
-53% vs US avg
Median rent
$463
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 15553
Income and economy in ZIP 15553
Median household income in ZIP 15553 is about $60,550 — about 19% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.7%; unemployment rate near 4.4%; 15.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 18.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Construction; about 9.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.0 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 15553
Median home value is about $164,100 — about 53% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $463 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 84.3% (about 18.9 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 15553, a household would need roughly $45,000 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 $1,054. That sits below the local median household income ($60,550), 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.