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Johnsonburg, PA
Borough in Elk County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15845.
Population
2,424
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
841
ZIP codes
1
Johnsonburg and its ZIP codes
Johnsonburg at a glance
- Johnsonburg is about 2.9 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,484 a year, 21% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $62,200 (76% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $578 a month.
Local data for Johnsonburg, PA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Johnsonburg, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,484
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$62,200
Median rent
$578/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.0%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (815), Italian Americans (539), Irish Americans (344).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elk County. PPP loans are for Johnsonburg.
Unemployment rate
2.8%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,577
13,101 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,186
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $7,529 per person
PPP loans
$1.3M
43 loans, 199 jobs reported
How people get to work
Johnsonburg, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.2%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.0%
- Worked from home5.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnsonburg, PA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
326
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
82
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 13°F
46.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Crime in Johnsonburg
Johnsonburg Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 44
- per 100,000 people · 19% of the PA rate
- Property crime
- 870
- per 100,000 people · 64% of the PA rate
ZIP codes in Johnsonburg
1 in or overlapping Johnsonburg. Population shown
Cities near Johnsonburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WilcoxCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| RidgwayBorough | 5.6 mi | 2.6 |
| St. MarysCity | 8.3 mi | 99.3 |
| KerseyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| James CityCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| KaneBorough | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Mount JewettBorough | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| ByrnedaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| CrenshawCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| BrockwayBorough | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| WeedvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2 |
| ForceCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| MarienvilleCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 6.1 |
| Treasure LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 12.6 |
| SheffieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnsonburg, PA in?
- Johnsonburg is in Elk County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Johnsonburg, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Johnsonburg include 15845.
- What is the population of Johnsonburg, PA?
- About 2,424 people live in Johnsonburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnsonburg?
- Nearby places include Wilcox (5.3 mi), Ridgway (5.6 mi), St. Marys (8.3 mi), Kersey (10 mi), James City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023