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Cameron County, PA
4 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Cameron County, Pennsylvania.
Population
4,427
Land area
396sq mi
People per sq mi
11
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Cameron County
Cameron County at a glance
- Cameron County is 96% less dense than Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,573 a year, 35% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,900 (65% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $689 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Emporium (1,975), Prospect Park (288) and Driftwood (45).
Local data for Cameron County, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cameron County, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,573
Poverty rate
13.5%
Median home value
$88,900
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
53.0
Average commute
18.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,031), Irish Americans (622), Italian Americans (548).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,934
1,436 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,122
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$46M
FY 2026, $10,112 per person
PPP loans
$7M
75 loans, 915 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.6K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cameron County, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.4%
- Carpooled10.5%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 18.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cameron County, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
193
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
57
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 16°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cameron County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cameron County, PA?
- Emporium is the largest city or town in Cameron County, with about 1,975 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cameron County?
- Cameron County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 15832, 15834, 15861.
- What is the population of Cameron County, PA?
- About 4,427 people live in Cameron County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cameron County?
- Cameron County borders Clearfield County, McKean County, Clinton County, Elk County, Potter County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023