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Friedens, PA

Census-designated place in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Population

1,018

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

324

ZIP codes

0

Friedens and its ZIP codes

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Friedens at a glance

  • The median household income is $57,697, 26% below the Pennsylvania median of $77,971.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 (36% below Pennsylvania).

Local data for Friedens, PA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Friedens, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,697

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$163,300

Homeownership

93.4%

Bachelor's or higher

20.8%

Median age

55.8

Average commute

20.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (515), Italian Americans (55), Irish Americans (39).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Somerset County. PPP loans are for Friedens.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$52,110

23,200 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,445

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$539M

FY 2026, $7,271 per person

Somerset County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Friedens, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.6%
  • Carpooled7.8%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home7.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Friedens, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: landslide

Storm events since 1996

592

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

257

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

75° / 14°F

56.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Friedens

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
StoystownBorough4.7 mi0.2
SomersetBorough5.1 mi2.7
ShanksvilleBorough5.3 mi0.2
AcostaCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.2
EdieCensus-designated place7.4 mi0.6
Indian LakeBorough7.5 mi3.6
GrayCensus-designated place7.8 mi0.3
BoswellBorough8.3 mi0.7
HooversvilleBorough8.6 mi0.6
BerlinBorough8.9 mi0.9
JennerstownBorough9.2 mi1.9
CairnbrookCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
Central CityBorough11 mi0.5
JeromeCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
BensonBorough11 mi0.4
RockwoodBorough12 mi0.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Friedens, PA in?
Friedens is in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
What is the population of Friedens, PA?
About 1,018 people live in Friedens, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Friedens?
Nearby places include Stoystown (4.7 mi), Somerset (5.1 mi), Shanksville (5.3 mi), Acosta (5.8 mi), Edie (7.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023