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Geistown, PA
Borough in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
Population
2,507
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,361
ZIP codes
0
Geistown and its ZIP codes
Geistown at a glance
- Geistown is about 8.1 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,958 a year, 18% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,700 (39% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $773 a month.
Local data for Geistown, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Geistown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,958
Poverty rate
6.9%
Median home value
$154,700
Median rent
$773/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
28.7%
Median age
51.4
Average commute
18.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (794), Italian Americans (420), Irish Americans (412).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Geistown.
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
Geistown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.5%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home22.3%
Average one-way commute: 18.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Geistown, 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 Geistown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 1.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.8 |
| LorainBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.3 |
| DaleBorough | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| FerndaleBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.4 |
| DaisytownBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| University of Pittsburgh JohnstownCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| JohnstownCity | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| SouthmontBorough | 3.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Scalp LevelBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| FranklinBorough | 3.4 mi | 0.6 |
| East ConemaughBorough | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2 |
| WestmontBorough | 3.7 mi | 2.3 |
| PaintBorough | 3.8 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Geistown, PA in?
- Geistown is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What is the population of Geistown, PA?
- About 2,507 people live in Geistown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Geistown?
- Nearby places include Oakland (1 mi), Belmont (1.1 mi), Lorain (1.1 mi), Dale (2.1 mi), Ferndale (2.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023