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Gallitzin, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
1,435
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,010
ZIP codes
0
Gallitzin and its ZIP codes
Gallitzin at a glance
- Gallitzin is about 6.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,304 a year, 28% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $97,300 (62% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Gallitzin, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gallitzin, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,304
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$97,300
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
18.4%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (451), Irish Americans (394), Italian Americans (200).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Gallitzin.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -1.3 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
Gallitzin, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home4.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gallitzin, 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
81° / 19°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Cities near Gallitzin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TunnelhillBorough | 0.7 mi | 0.5 |
| CressonBorough | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| SankertownBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.3 |
| LorettoBorough | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| LillyBorough | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
| AshvilleBorough | 5.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Carson ValleyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.1 |
| EldoradoCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 0.7 |
| Foot of TenCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Canan StationCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| CassandraBorough | 6.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Mill RunCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Cross KeysCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| SunbrookCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Red HillCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Chest SpringsBorough | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gallitzin, PA in?
- Gallitzin is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Gallitzin, PA?
- About 1,435 people live in Gallitzin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gallitzin?
- Nearby places include Tunnelhill (0.7 mi), Cresson (2 mi), Sankertown (2.1 mi), Loretto (5 mi), Lilly (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023