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Elim, PA
Census-designated place in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
3,759
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,883
ZIP codes
0
Elim and its ZIP codes
Elim at a glance
- Elim is about 6.5 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 387th among 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- The median household income is $65,482, 16% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 (56% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $871 a month.
Local data for Elim, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elim, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,482
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$113,000
Median rent
$871/mo
Homeownership
67.8%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,517), Italian Americans (943), Polish Americans (415).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Elim.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -1.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,226
46,956 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,794
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $11,403 per person
How people get to work
Elim, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.7%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.9%
- Worked from home18.4%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elim, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
578
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
357
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 19°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Cities near Elim
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SouthmontBorough | 1 mi | 1.1 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.1 |
| FerndaleBorough | 1.6 mi | 0.4 |
| WestmontBorough | 1.6 mi | 2.3 |
| JohnstownCity | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| DaleBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| BrownstownBorough | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.3 |
| LorainBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.3 |
| DaisytownBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 1.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 1.8 |
| GeistownBorough | 3.7 mi | 1.1 |
| FranklinBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.6 |
| East ConemaughBorough | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| DavidsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elim, PA in?
- Elim is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Elim, PA?
- About 3,759 people live in Elim, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elim?
- Nearby places include Southmont (1 mi), Riverside (1.5 mi), Ferndale (1.6 mi), Westmont (1.6 mi), Johnstown (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023