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Johnstown, PA
City in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. ZIP codes: 15901, 15902.
Population
18,087
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,059
ZIP codes
2
Johnstown and its ZIP codes
Johnstown at a glance
- Johnstown is about 11 times as dense as Pennsylvania as a whole.
- It is the 37th most populous of 1,991 cities and towns in Pennsylvania.
- Households here earn a median of $37,888 a year, 51% less than the Pennsylvania figure of $77,971.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $45,400 (82% below Pennsylvania) and median rent is $644 a month.
Local data for Johnstown, PA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools5
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants59
- Affordable Housing1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment3
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places6
Housing and community stats
Johnstown, PA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,888
Poverty rate
31.9%
Median home value
$45,400
Median rent
$644/mo
Homeownership
55.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
19.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,884), Irish Americans (2,651), Italian Americans (1,738).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cambria County. PPP loans are for Johnstown.
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
PPP loans
$23M
188 loans, 3,107 jobs reported
How people get to work
Johnstown, PA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 19.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Johnstown, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
ZIP codes in Johnstown
2 in or overlapping Johnstown. Population shown
Cities near Johnstown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DaisytownBorough | 0.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WestmontBorough | 1 mi | 2.3 |
| DaleBorough | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BrownstownBorough | 1.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SouthmontBorough | 1.3 mi | 1.1 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.3 |
| OaklandCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.4 |
| East ConemaughBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| FranklinBorough | 2.2 mi | 0.6 |
| ElimCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2 |
| LorainBorough | 2.3 mi | 0.3 |
| FerndaleBorough | 2.6 mi | 0.4 |
| RiversideCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.1 |
| GeistownBorough | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| ParkhillCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Johnstown, PA in?
- Johnstown is in Cambria County, Pennsylvania.
- What ZIP codes are in Johnstown, PA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Johnstown include 15901, 15902.
- What is the population of Johnstown, PA?
- About 18,087 people live in Johnstown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Johnstown?
- Nearby places include Daisytown (0.9 mi), Westmont (1 mi), Dale (1.1 mi), Brownstown (1.2 mi), Southmont (1.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023