15956 ZIP Code
South fork, Pennsylvania
December 10, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 15956 |
| City/Town: | South fork |
| County: | Cambria |
| State: | Pennsylvania |
| Population: | 2,604 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,208 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,865 |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,321 |
| Median Home Value: | $70,000 |
| Land Area: | 8.1 sq miles
21.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.3508, -78.7960 |
Population Information (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 2,604 | -- |
| Male: | 1,208 | 46.4% |
| Female: | 1,396 | 53.6% |
| Median Age: | 43.8 yrs | -- |
| Under 5 years: | 195 | 7.5% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 200 | 7.7% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 119 | 4.6% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 96 | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 70 | 2.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 363 | 13.9% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 271 | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 369 | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 201 | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 193 | 7.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 337 | 12.9% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 128 | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over: | 62 | 2.4% |
Housing Information (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $70,000 | -- |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- |
| Median rent: | $677 / mo. | -- |
| Total housing units: | 1,321 | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 1,190 | 90.1% |
| Vacant housing units: | 131 | 9.9% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,026 | 86.2% |
| Renter-occupied: | 164 | 13.8% |
Educational Attainment (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 1,924 | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 34 | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 95 | 4.9% |
| High school graduate: | 1,005 | 52.2% |
| Some college, no degree: | 269 | 14.0% |
| Associate degree: | 208 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 271 | 14.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 42 | 2.2% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.3% |
Income Information (15956 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,208 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,208 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,728 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,865 / yr. |
Employment (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 1,249 | -- |
| Employed: | 1,225 | 98.1% |
| Unemployed: | 24 | 1.9% |
| Not in labor force: | 803 | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 959 | 78.3% |
| Government workers: | 232 | 18.9% |
| Self-employed: | 34 | 2.8% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% |
Race & Ethnicity (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,523 | 96.9% |
| Black or African American: | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian: | 7 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races: | 74 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 49 | 1.9% |
| Mexican: | 14 | 0.5% |
| Puerto Rican: | 4 | 0.2% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.4% |
Income Distribution (15956 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 57 | 4.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 61 | 5.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 175 | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 218 | 18.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 83 | 7.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 196 | 16.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 133 | 11.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 226 | 19.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 38 | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3 | 0.3% |
Commute to Work (15956 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,088 | 88.8% |
| Carpooled: | 64 | 5.2% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Walked: | 23 | 1.9% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Worked from home: | 45 | 3.7% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.4 min | -- |
Industry (15956 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 0.2% |
| Construction: | 19 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing: | 193 | 15.8% |
| Wholesale trade: | 14 | 1.1% |
| Retail trade: | 73 | 6.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 109 | 8.9% |
| Information: | 8 | 0.7% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 74 | 6.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 91 | 7.4% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 345 | 28.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 194 | 15.8% |
| Other services: | 21 | 1.7% |
| Public administration: | 81 | 6.6% |
Poverty Status (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.7% |
| All people below poverty level: | -888,888,888 | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -888,888,888 | 100.0% |
Health Insurance (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 2,536 | 97.4% |
| Private health insurance: | 1,698 | 65.2% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,439 | 55.3% |
| Without health insurance: | 68 | 2.6% |
Benefits & Assistance (15956 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 864 | 72.6% |
| Social Security income: | 570 | 47.9% |
| Retirement income: | 377 | 31.7% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 72 | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 55 | 4.6% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 317 | 26.6% |
Housing Types (15956 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,085 | 82.1% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 70 | 5.3% |
| 2 units: | 5 | 0.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 54 | 4.1% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 19 | 1.4% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 10 | 0.8% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mobile home: | 78 | 5.9% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% |
Year Structure Built (15956 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 65 | 4.9% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 41 | 3.1% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 29 | 2.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 101 | 7.6% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 126 | 9.5% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 37 | 2.8% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 82 | 6.2% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 217 | 16.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 623 | 47.2% |
Bedrooms (15956 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 18 | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 149 | 11.3% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 364 | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 581 | 44.0% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 164 | 12.4% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 45 | 3.4% |
Heating Fuel (15956 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2 | 0.2% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 2 | 0.2% |
| Electricity: | 118 | 9.9% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 882 | 74.1% |
| Coal or coke: | 138 | 11.6% |
| Wood: | 48 | 4.0% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% |
Vehicles Available (15956 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 110 | 9.2% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 438 | 36.8% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 479 | 40.3% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 163 | 13.7% |
Home Value Distribution (15956 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 274 | 26.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 349 | 34.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 172 | 16.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 127 | 12.4% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 68 | 6.6% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 34 | 3.3% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2 | 0.2% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% |
Housing Costs (15956 zip code)
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $875 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $437 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $677 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.22 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.97 |
Households (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 1,190 | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 544 | 45.7% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 157 | 13.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 153 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 398 | 33.4% |
| Householder living alone: | 348 | 29.2% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 409 | 34.4% |
| Average household size: | 2.19 | -- |
| Average family size: | 2.75 | -- |
Marital Status (15956 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 972 | -- |
| Never married: | 292 | 30.0% |
| Now married: | 538 | 55.3% |
| Separated: | 33 | 3.4% |
| Widowed: | 81 | 8.3% |
| Divorced: | 212 | 21.8% |
School Enrollment (15956 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 450 | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 39 | 8.7% |
| Kindergarten: | 17 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 281 | 62.4% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 94 | 20.9% |
| College or graduate school: | 19 | 4.2% |
Veterans & Disability (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 2,008 | -- |
| Veterans: | 135 | 6.7% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 2,604 | -- |
| With a disability: | 418 | 16.1% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 56 | 13.4% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 241 | 57.7% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 121 | 28.9% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (15956 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 2,503 | 96.1% |
| Different house: | 73 | 2.8% |
| Same county: | 38 | 52.1% |
| Different county: | 15 | 20.5% |
| Different state: | 12 | 16.4% |
| Abroad: | 20 | 27.4% |
Place of Birth (15956 zip code)
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 2,597 | 99.7% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7 | -- |
| Not a citizen: | 7 | -- |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7 | -- |
| Asia: | 0 | -- |
| Africa: | 0 | -- |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- |
| Latin America: | 0 | -- |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- |
Language Spoken at Home (15956 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,409 | -- |
| English only: | 2,394 | 99.4% |
| Language other than English: | 15 | 0.6% |
| By language: | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 11 | 0.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4 | 0.2% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% |
Computers & Internet (15956 zip code)
| Households | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 1,190 | 100.0% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 1,070 | 89.9% |
South fork, PA15956